Illinois Personal Injury Legal Guides (58 found)

Written by Ian Robert Alexander
Certain encumbrances on settlements, called liens, require you to repay your medical providers if you have been the victim of negligence in Illinois.
Posted in Personal Injury 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit. If your injury is not serious you may want to pursue other options.
33 of 35 users found this helpful. Posted in Personal Injury 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Different lawyers charge different ways for different types of cases. If you are thinking about hiring a personal injury attorney in Illinois, here is what you can expect.
Posted in Personal Injury 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Ian Robert Alexander
Birth injury refers to a physical injury that occurs during the birth of a child. While birth defects are often congenital and unrelated to the negligence of a doctor, certain serious medical conditions like cerebral palsy and erb's palsy can be caused by labor and delivery.
Posted in Brain Injury 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Brain injuries can be devastating. Whether the injury is caused by a car accident, a fall at work, or a complication during surgery or child birth, the result is often serious. Here is an overview of different types of brain injuries, and what to do if you're considering legal action.
Posted in Brain Injury 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common birth injuries resulting in medical malpractice lawsuits.
Posted in Medical Malpractice 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Bedsores are a red flag that a patient is being neglected. If you have a loved one in a nursing home or hospital and notice or suspect bedsores, take action right away.
Posted in Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Wrongful birth lawsuits are controversial and complex. Not many lawyers handle these cases, and even fewer are successful. However, it's not impossible. Here are the basics of a wrongful birth lawsuit.
Posted in Birth Injury 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Patricia Lee Mcclintock Gifford
The statistics on abuse and neglect in nursing homes today are astounding. The NY Times recently reported that 94% of all nursing homes nationwide have been cited for regulatory violations. If someone you know has been the victim of nursing home neglect, consider the following:
Posted in Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by E. Angelo Spyratos
Follow these steps to protect your legal rights and keep yourself safe when involved in a motor vehicle collision.
Posted in Car / Auto Accident 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Ian Robert Alexander
A practical guide to the steps you need to take to protect yourself if you have been injured in a car accident in Illinois.
Posted in Car / Auto Accident 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Charles V. Falkenberg III
(1) Notify the local police and have a report prepared. (2) Immediately follow up with medical care if injured. Any delay in treatment will make a personal injury recovery more difficult. (3) Contact your insurance company and notify them of the accident. (4) Contact an Attorney if injured.
Posted in Car / Auto Accident 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by David N. Rechenberg
Below you will find three commonly asked questions regarding Illinois car accident cases.
Posted in Car / Auto Accident 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by David N. Rechenberg
Q: Can I recover even if the accident was my fault? A: Only if your fault in the accident is determined to be less than 50% of the total fault for the collision, by a judge or jury. Your potential recovery is not based on the defendant’s insurance company explaining that you were more than 50% at
Posted in Car / Auto Accident 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Jonathan Alan Rosenfeld
Don’t assume you will remember all the information regarding an incident. As time goes on, your memory will begin to fade. The following steps will help you organize your thoughts during a stressful time and to give an attorney the information he needs to work best on your behalf.
Posted in Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Erik Glen Swanson
Car accidents are traumatic, especially when you've been injured. A few simple things to remember, though, can help you maximize your recovery in the event of legal action.
Posted in Car / Auto Accident 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If you are injured in an accident and you think it was caused by someone else's negligence, you may be considering a lawsuit. Whether you were hurt in a car accident or a slip and fall on someone else's property, the following steps will help preserve your case if you have one.
Posted in Personal Injury 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If you have been injured while under the care of a medical professional, you may be wondering whether you have a malpractice case. Here are some examples of medical malpractice lawsuits we see in Illinois.
Posted in Medical Malpractice 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Wrongful death lawsuits come up in many areas of law, from medical malpractice to car accidents. When someone is killed as a result of someone's negligence or misconduct, their estate has the right to bring a lawsuit. Here are some important issues in wrongful death cases.
Posted in Wrongful Death 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Ian Robert Alexander
How damages are measured in a personal injury (medical malpractice case.
Posted in Medical Malpractice 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois