Personal Injury Blog

Some of the most serious injuries we can sustain involve burns, which can occur due to contact with open flame, chemicals, hot objects, or even friction. Burn injuries can range in severity based on the cause and degree of the damage, sometimes requiring reconstructive surgeries and months of recovery time. If you sustain a...

On November 19, 2019, an unlicensed and uninsured driver failed to slow down at the intersection of 69th Street and Stony Island Avenue in Chicago, hitting and killing a bicyclist. On January 23, 2020, four people were killed in a crash involving a school bus, taxi, and a pickup truck at the intersection of...

If you suffer injuries due to another person’s negligence in Illinois, you have the right to recover compensation from the at-fault party. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim against the negligent individual. When filing an insurance claim, it is very...

Illinois is a fault car insurance state, which means that drivers who are responsible for accidents must pay for the damages of their victims. After a motor vehicle collision, you may file an insurance claim against the at-fault driver to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. Soon after your accident,...

Personal injury accidents can have a severe impact on victims. You may have serious injuries that require immediate medical attention and lengthy recovery times, leading to weeks of lost wages. You may have to grapple with the physical and psychological impact of the accident, which can affect your quality of life. In Illinois, you...