Work injuries occur all the time in and around the Chicago area. The reality is that no workplace is going to be 100% safe for an employee. The good news is that most people who sustain an on-the-job injury in Illinois should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
But what happens if a person has a pre-existing condition and then sustains a workplace injury? Will they still be able to recover compensation through the workers’ comp system?
Every vehicle has blind spots. Yes, some vehicles have larger blind spots than others, but every driver needs to be aware that there are areas around their vehicle that they cannot see when they look in their side or rearview mirrors. If a driver fails to check their blind spots before attempting a maneuver with their vehicle, this could result in an accident. Here, our Chicago car accident lawyers want to discuss who can be held liable in the aftermath of a blind spot car accident.
Bus accidents often result in devastating injuries for those involved. When a bus accident occurs, the immediate aftermath of the incident is usually chaotic. There are usually many injury victims that need treatment at the same time, and those involved are often left wondering what steps they need to take immediately following the incident. Here, we want to discuss what should happen after a bus accident occurs in Chicago. We do understand that all of the steps we discuss here may not be possible in all cases, and our Chicago bus accident lawyers are standing by to help you get through this.
Vehicle accidents are not uncommon in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Unfortunately, it is also not uncommon for those involved to sustain significant injuries. In general, victims of vehicle accidents will be able to recover compensation from the at-fault party. However, there is often confusion about what happens if a minor (somebody under the age of 18) causes a vehicle accident. Clearly, minors are allowed to operate vehicles in Illinois, so how will this affect the outcome of a vehicle accident that they cause?
If you have been involved in an accident, contact our Chicago car accident lawyers today for a free consultation.
The last thing that any parent or guardian expects is that their child will sustain an injury at summer camp. Unfortunately, children tend to get into all sorts of situations that can cause injuries. In some cases, this is nobody’s fault. However, parents and guardians expect that their child will be properly supervised and that the camp will have adequate safety measures in place to protect children. Here, our experienced Chicago child injury lawyers want to discuss who is responsible if a child sustains an injury or illness at summer camp in Illinois.
The “eggshell skull rule” can be complicated to understand. Also commonly referred to as the “thin skull rule,” this refers to taking an injury victim as you find them. In other words, the frailty or prior condition of a person who sustains an injury cannot be used as part of the defense as a reason to limit how much liability the at-fault party has for the claim.
We understand that the eggshell skull rule can be confusing. Here, we want to delve a little further into how this rule applies and how it can affect personal injury cases in Chicago.
You have certainly heard the term “totaled” when it comes to a vehicle after a collision occurs. To be truthful, many people throw this term around loosely, but it does actually have a specific meaning when it comes to car accident cases. Here, we want to talk about what it means for a car to be totaled. This could have significant implications on your insurance claim in the aftermath of a vehicle accident.
If you or a loved one have been injured due to the negligence of another individual, business, or entity, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. However, personal injury lawsuits typically involve proving liability, which can be challenging. There are some instances where an at-fault party may be held strictly liable for an incident, which means they can be at fault even if they did not intend to cause harm to someone else. Here, our Chicago personal injury lawyers want to discuss strict liability and how it could impact a personal injury case in Illinois.
Getting involved in an accident can be a terrifying experience, and it can bring significant complications into a person’s life. One of the main complications in these situations deals with paying for medical expenses for any person who sustained an injury as a result of the accident. There are various types of insurance coverages that can be used to pay for medical expenses after an auto collision, and one of these types is called “medical payments coverage.” Here, our Chicago personal injury lawyers want to discuss medical payments coverage and how this could be beneficial following a car accident in Illinois.
We have all heard the term “negligence,” and we all likely have our own ideas about what this means. However, when we are discussing negligence for a personal injury claim, we can provide a fairly specific definition for the term. Here, we want to discuss the four elements of negligence as well as how negligence is determined for a personal injury claim in Illinois. It is important to understand this, particularly if you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligent actions of somebody else.
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