Tag: personal injury settlement
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Wrongful Death vs Survival Actions in Illinois
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.
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Pain and Suffering Damages in Illinois Personal Injury Cases
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,…
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Hospital Liens and Illinois Personal Injury Settlements
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…
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Illinois 2-Year Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Claims
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.
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What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Chicago?
“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…
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Pain and Suffering Damages in Illinois: How They Are Calculated
Pain and suffering is often the largest component of a personal injury settlement, yet it is also the most misunderstood. Here is what Illinois law says.
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How Insurance Companies Value Personal Injury Claims in Illinois
After an accident in Chicago, the insurance company assigns a value to your claim. That number determines what they offer you in settlement.
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How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Chicago?
One of the first questions people ask after an accident is whether they can afford a lawyer. Free consultation with a Chicago injury lawyer.
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Illinois Medical Liens After Injury Settlements
Many injury clients are surprised to learn that a settlement doesn’t always go straight into their pocket. Free consultation with a Chicago injury lawyer.
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How Illinois Injury Settlements Work: Demand to Payment
Most Illinois car accident claims settle without a trial, but the path from crash to compensation isn’t always quick or simple. Here is what Illinois law…