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Attorney guide to Illinois wrongful death (740 ILCS 180) vs survival actions (755 ILCS 5/27-6): who recovers, what each covers, statute of limitations, and probate distribution.
Attorney guide to pain and suffering damages in Illinois personal injury cases: no statutory cap, multiplier vs per-diem methods, what moves the number up or down, and FAQs.
Attorney guide to Illinois hospital liens on personal injury settlements: 770 ILCS 23 40% statutory cap, common-fund reduction, ERISA interactions, and a worked example of net recovery.
Attorney guide to Illinois deadlines for personal injury claims: 2-year general SOL, 1-year governmental claims, medical malpractice timing, minor tolling, and when the clock stops.
“What is my case worth?” is the question every accident victim asks. The honest answer is that no two cases are the same, and anyone who quotes you a number…
After an accident in Chicago, the insurance company assigns a value to your claim. That number determines what they offer you in settlement.
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Chicago. When a driver is looking at their phone instead of the road, the results can be…
The minutes and hours after a car accident in Chicago determine the strength of your insurance claim and your ability to recover full compensation.
You were rear-ended at a Chicago stoplight. At first, you felt fine, just shaken up. But the next morning, you could barely turn your head.
After a serious accident in Chicago, you’ll likely receive a call from an insurance adjuster within days,sometimes hours. Here is what Illinois law says.