Personal Injury Blog

To recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit, you must prove that the at-fault party’s negligence caused your accident and resulting injuries. However, determining liability is not always straightforward. There are multiple types of negligence that arise in civil courts across the United States, including comparative negligence, contributory negligence, and gross negligence. Pure Comparative...

When discussing personal injury cases, many people assume that the victim was in perfect health before the accident. However, this is rarely the case. Millions of people across the United States live with a pre-existing condition, such as a previous injury or a chronic illness. Whether it be a bad back or an extremely...

Like motor vehicle drivers, motorcyclists in Illinois must comply with multiple laws, regulations, and requirements. One of the most important is to obtain a Class M or Class L motorcycle license through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Obtaining a motorcycle license in Illinois is simple and very similar to the driver’s license process....

In Illinois, car accidents can happen for many reasons. In many cases, a driver’s negligent actions cause a collision, such as running a red light or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Poor weather conditions, low visibility, road defects, and defective auto parts can also be responsible. However, some vehicle issues are...

A tort is a legal term that refers to cases involving a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to a person. As a result, the affected person could file a legal claim against the person or entity responsible for his or her loss or harm. If you have been injured or suffered losses...