How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take? After an accident, it can feel impossible to recover. Physically, your injuries may change your quality of life and state of mind. Financially, you feel the pressure of stressors like increased medical bills and lost wages. Although some damage from an accident is irreparable, like disabilities or…
Read MoreCan a Lawyer from Another State Represent You? Personal injury lawsuits are complex enough but when you are considering having a lawyer from another state represent you, it can get even more complicated. It’s understandable to want a local attorney to represent you in your out of state case. Hiring a local attorney is convenient…
Read MoreInjured in a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall on property, or another type of accident? You’re probably considering filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover your losses. As you mull over your decision, remember that there are time limitations that affect your rights. Statutes of limitation are these time limits. There’s a statute of limitations…
Read MoreWhether you live in Iowa or Illinois, you may spend a significant amount of time on the road. Commuting to work and driving kids to and from extracurricular activities is a lot of time. If you spend time on the road, especially if in a hands-free phone state like Illinois, you might wonder. Is it…
Read MoreWere you recently injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence? Did a family member get hurt after using a defective product? Was someone you love harmed by another party’s intentional wrongdoing? All of these situations—and many others—may be reasons to file a personal injury lawsuit. By filing a personal injury claim, you may…
Read MoreAverage Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injury The adjective “traumatic” implies that whatever the adjective is describing is very severe – potentially even cataclysmic. However, not all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are classified as serious; they can range from mild to severe on a case-by-case basis. As such, the average settlement for traumatic brain injury harm…
Read MoreGetting injured in an accident is a scary, painful, and confusing experience. Medical bills and other expenses can quickly accumulate following an accident. If you are unable to work, the questions surrounding bill payments can feel overwhelming. If you have been injured by the negligence, recklessness, or thoughtless act of another person, they can be…
Read MoreThose of us who have been injured in an accident can confirm that contacting an attorney is often the last thing on our minds. While it is true that focusing on treatment and healing should be foremost in an injured party’s mind, it is also often necessary for these individuals to file a personal injury…
Read MoreIf you’re the victim of an accident that wasn’t your fault, one of your first concerns will be how much you may expect to recover as compensation for your losses. Though the question is a common one for injured victims, it’s not one that can be easily answered. The reason is that so many different…
Read MoreSuing Uncle Sam – Can You Sue the Government for a Personal Injury? Just like a private citizen, the government has a responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of its possessions, and just like a private citizen, the government can sometimes fall short of these expectations. From potholes to park equipment, the potential for injury…
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