After you get hit by a car as a pedestrian, you should take the proper steps to recover medically and financially. You potentially have the option of filing a lawsuit against a negligent driver. Here, you'll learn about the specific steps to take if a car hits you and...
Personal Injury
Statistics on e-scooter injuries
by mjdadmin | Jan 20, 2023 | Personal Injury
It is vital to recognize the risks that you face while riding an e-scooter. These devices have become increasingly popular, but riders are very vulnerable when an accident happens, especially if the collision involves a much larger vehicle. From inclement weather to...
What damages can you recover after a serious car accident?
by ysong | Jan 17, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
A severe car accident can cause devastating physical, emotional and financial losses. Victims of negligent drivers can file a fault-based claim or lawsuit and hold the driver liable for the specific and general damages incurred. Specific damages Specific damages, also...
What to Do After Workplace Injury
by mjdadmin | Oct 28, 2022 | Personal Injury
Knowing what to do after workplace injury can help strengthen your workers’ compensation claim. It can also help protect your rights to financial recovery from third parties that might have contributed to your workplace injury. Reporting occupational injuries and...
The Difference Between Contributory Negligence Versus Comparative Negligence
by mjdadmin | Oct 14, 2022 | Personal Injury
The main difference between contributory negligence vs comparative negligence comes down to how your percentage of liability impacts your possible recovery. Contributory negligence completely disqualifies you from recovering damages if you were partly liable for the...
Is brain damage permanent?
by mjdadmin | Sep 19, 2022 | Personal Injury
A brain injury can be minor, causing headaches for a few days without lasting issues, or severe, where it changes your life completely. Regardless of the injury, damage to the brain will occur. You may wonder if that damage will last forever or if it will heal. News...
Chicago motorcycle accident statistics
by mjdadmin | Jul 20, 2022 | Personal Injury
Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable on the roads because their bodies are more exposed, with fewer protective barriers to bear the force of a crash than other types of vehicles with enclosed frames. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, motorcycle...
How Much Is a Slip and Fall Injury Worth?
by mjdadmin | Jun 30, 2022 | Personal Injury
How much is a slip and fall injury worth? In most cases, the average award for an injury ranges from $10,000 to $50,000. However, how the injury occurred, the severity of the injury, and the amount of medical care required have a significant impact on how much a slip...
Costs of SCIs by severity
by ysong | Jun 18, 2022 | Personal Injury
Spinal cord injuries happen in motor vehicle accidents but may also occur during surgery or even as a birth injury. These types of injuries are difficult to cure outside of additional surgery and long months of recovery. Anyone left with a permanent SCI has a lifetime...
How can distracted truck drivers cause car accidents?
by mjdadmin | Apr 11, 2022 | Personal Injury
When larger vehicles pull up beside you or try to overtake you on the highway, you may start to notice these drivers' unsafe habits. Staying aware of the safety hazards for people in cars when on the road can help you as you travel. Usage of dispatching devices...
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