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»
If you were involved in an accident with a big rig, you may find yourself with substantial injuries. Unfortunately, while recovering from these injuries, you may be overwhelmed, nervous or scared about the prospect of paying your bills. As such, many people work witgh insurance companies to settle out their claims quickly. However, if you do this, you may not be getting the maximum amount of money that your claim is worth. Read More»
If you have been harmed due to a person’s negligence – whether you contracted physical harm or mental anguish – you might be due to receive damages from the person in question by levying a personal injury case against them. Although these court cases are relatively small, most people do not go into such cases alone. A personal injury lawyer is usually necessary to adequately argue such cases (especially in situations where you’re going up against a much larger entity, such as a physician or a hospital for medical malpractice cases). Read More»
If you have been injured due to the negligence of others, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. Many people immediately start envisioning what they will do with the large sums of money they expect to receive, even before they hire a personal injury attorney. Unfortunately, there are certain situations that may reduce, or even eliminate, the amount of settlement you are entitled to.
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Most people think of personal injury lawsuits as the result of work mishaps or automobile accidents, but there are times when you may be able to seek financial recompense from a neighbor in the event that you have experienced physical harm from a situation caused by your neighbor. Personal injury laws vary by state, but most require proof of negligence before the court will issue a financial judgement. You may also have to prove that the injury resulted in significant loss of income. Read More»
