Going through with a lawsuit when you’ve been injured in an accident is a long and sometimes difficult process. You may feel that justice is very slow in coming. Finally getting a judgement in your favor can feel like a huge weight off of your shoulders. Most of the time, that will be the end of it, and you’ll receive a check from the insurance company before too long. But if you sued an individual instead of a company – an uninsured driver, for example – you may find that you have trouble collecting on your award. Read More»
Truly accidental car collisions are bad enough when they result in lasting injury and vehicle damage, but purposeful collisions caused by an angry driver can be even worse in both severity and the aftermath. If you’re struggling to recover after a car accident caused by an angry or rage-filled driver, you’ll need the help of an attorney who can handle the extra complications brought on by the aggressive behavior. Manage your car accident case the right way to maximize your compensation from a road rage collision. Read More»
“Lane splitting” is a hot topic among many motorcyclists. It’s a tactic used by many to carefully filter their way through slow-moving or stopped traffic. However, it’s also a practice that unnerves many other motorists and often sets the stage for serious accidents among motorcyclists.
If you get into an accident on your motorcycle while lane splitting, you’ll definitely want to know how it could impact your ability to seek compensation for injuries and other damages. Read More»
Anyone who’s ever been to the emergency room for a non-life-threatening injury or illness knows that you may end up waiting quite a long time to be seen by a doctor. But is that wait time dangerous? It can be. Emergency room wait times are on the rise, with some hospitals reaching four times the national average wait time of 28 minutes. In 2011, there was an extreme example of just how damaging these wait times can be. Read More»
Thousands of people across the United States enjoy ice hockey, and there are nearly 30,000 registered players in Illinois. The pace and ferocity of a typical hockey game can easily lead to injuries, but that doesn’t mean you can automatically file a personal injury lawsuit against somebody. In Illinois, ice hockey is subject to a legal exception that restricts your ability to file a claim against someone for your injuries. Learn more about this exception, and find out how it could affect a potential lawsuit. Read More»
