Often the result of a violent blow or jolt to the head, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most devastating types of injuries that a person can sustain, as they can have wide ranging physical and psychological effects. Sadly, many of the consequences of brain injuries are not visible and could go undiagnosed… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Personal Injury Lawyer
If My Accident Was Partially My Fault, Can I Still Receive Compensation?
Accidents are rarely straightforward, so it’s not uncommon for more than one party to be held responsible for causing a single accident. Fortunately, just because an injured party contributed in some minor way to his/her accident, does not mean he/she will be barred from recovery. Instead, it is likely the injured party’s damages award will… Read more »
Why You Should Not Trust an Insurance Adjuster
While many insurance providers take great pride in their customer relations, always investigate claims in a timely and thorough manner, and only issue fair settlement offers, an alarming number of insurers are not so conscientious. This can have devastating consequences for accident victims who may be unaware of their own rights during the insurance claims… Read more »
Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
It is true that not all accident cases require the assistance of an attorney. However, attaining an attorney is often necessary for individuals whose injuries are particularly severe or when a claim involves highly complex legal rules. For help determining whether your case is the kind of claim that would benefit from the assistance of… Read more »
How Social Media Can Decrease the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media has come to play an increasingly important role in our lives, so it is no longer surprising to see others post about their daily activities and milestones online. While this does enable us to stay in contact with distant loved ones, it can also have a negative effect on other aspects of our… Read more »
The Most Common Types of Truck Accidents in Illinois
Like any vehicle, commercial trucks can be involved in a wide range of accidents, including everything from head-on collisions and rollover accidents to T-bone crashes and sideswipe collisions. However, there are certain types of accidents that are unique to commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, recovering compensation from the at-fault parties who cause these types of catastrophic accidents… Read more »
Nursing Home Negligence and Types of Abuse
It is estimated 2.5 million elders fail to report abuse they endure in nursing homes. Because many residents are either old or frail, they find it difficult – not just to share their stories, but to consult a personal injury attorney to file a civil lawsuit on their behalf. It is the right of elders… Read more »
Child and Product Liability
Product liability for children is different because maintaining a safe environment for children is a completely distinct concept. When it comes to children, rules and regulations are much different. Companies must adhere to strict safety guidelines for each product designed for children. With strict rules in place, it’s understandable liabilities in children products are much… Read more »
Holiday Shopping Injuries
Shopping malls are one of the safest attractions for families to purchase gifts for their loved ones. However, they can present some serious hazards, especially during the holidays. Last year, sales growth of US retail increased by 16.6%, which shows that more people are going for shopping, thus increasing the risk of incidents. These dangers… Read more »
Premises Liability Concerns During Trick or Treating
Statistics provided by ‘the balance’ reported that around 179 million people in the United States celebrated Halloween in 2017, resulting in a record $9.1 billion Halloween retail spending. Halloween is a festival of joy with people dressing up in costumes and having a good time, however, the most favorite part for children during Halloween is… Read more »