What’s personal injury law in Illinois? According to the American Bar Association, personal injury law (also called tort law) protects you if you or your property is injured or harmed due to someone else’s act or failure to act. If successful, the defendant (the one who caused the injury) compensates the plaintiff (the one who…

So, you’ve determined you need to hire a lawyer for your personal injury lawsuit. How do you pick the right one for you?  One injury lawyer can help add value to your case, while another won’t.  In the world of litigation, lawyers can be divided into two camps.   There are lawyers who try cases before…

Once you have decided you need a personal injury lawyer, how do you find the right one for you?  The short answer is “very carefully.” Googling “personal injury attorney” or “car accident lawyer” will get you plenty of law firms in your area. But their websites are rarely helpful in picking an attorney.   Why? There…

Finding the right attorney means getting an attorney who will seek to get you good results under your circumstances.  Since it is often difficult to know what a good result is, finding a good attorney can be a challenge. Most people don’t feel comfortable interviewing a lawyer because it is simply something they rarely, if…

Before the accident, you didn’t wake up and think to yourself, “I’m going to get into a car crash today.” And like most people, you may not have been budgeting for the expenses that come with it. Accidents can be expensive when you factor in car repairs, medical bills, and lost time at work. How…

It’s a new year, and it’s also a great time to look at your car insurance policy. Why? Your auto insurance policy protects you and your family’s financial future in the event of a catastrophic car accident. Certain policies offer different protections. 3 Car Insurance Policies You Need to Review Today In this article, we’ll…

According to recent statistics, about 95% of lawsuits are settled before going to trial in the United States. In Illinois, the percentage jumps to 98%. This means that just about 1 in 50 cases will be resolved in court. As such, settlement is the most common way to be compensated for a personal injury case…

When a potential client contacts us, they often ask, “Do I have a case?” In reality, they’re asking, “Do I need a lawyer for my case?” Most of the time, they have never been in a situation where they need legal counsel, so they want to make sure if their personal injury claim would fare…

  Our team at Shannon Law Group, P.C. is working hard to prepare for upcoming trials. Preparation for trial begins the day a client hires us to represent them.  From day one, our job as trial lawyers is to compile evidence to support a jury verdict in favor of our clients. Between that day and…

Yes, you can sue your doctor for failure to diagnose a medical condition in Illinois. Read this article to learn more about: Failure to diagnose medical malpractice claims Common ways doctors can misdiagnose patients What you need to prove a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois How long you have to file a lawsuit in Illinois…