Personal Injury Blog

Depending on the circumstances of your case, a personal injury lawsuit can take a year or longer to reach a settlement or jury verdict. The personal injury claim process can be lengthy, but if you have unpaid medical bills, lost wages, and other damages, a lawsuit is often the best pathway to maximum compensation....

Illinois is a fault insurance state, which means that a driver who causes an accident must pay for the losses of the other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians injured in the crash. If you are the victim of a negligent Illinois driver, you can pursue compensation for your injuries by filing an insurance claim. Although...

By Duncan Law Group| Updated December 20, 2020 Like any auto accident, construction zone settlements are determined by liability. Who is responsible for work zone accidents and injuries? Generally speaking, one of two parties are liable: the automobile driver or the entity that established the construction zone. Depending on the facts of the case,...

[Updated December 2020] The Chicago personal injury attorneys at the Duncan Law Group are frequently asked the question, "Will I have to take my case to trial?" At first glance, it is nearly impossible to tell; however, it is important to note that upwards of 95% of all personal injury claims are settled long...

By Duncan Law Group, LLC| Updated December 02, 2020 Katie Ross, Associate, Duncan Law Group Our Chicago brain injury attorneys see athletes with serious brain injuries time and time again. Recent news stories have placed a spotlight on the dangers, risks, and warning signs associated with concussions and related types of head injuries. It...