One of the most striking changes that has come to the City of Chicago over the past decade is the presence of the countless motorized electric scooters that have joined us on our roadways — and sometimes (although they shouldn’t …
Is it Too Late for Your Injury Lawsuit? What to Know About the Statute of Limitations
If you believe you have a potential personal injury case but have been putting off starting the process, you should know that there are indeed time limits on how long after your injury a lawsuit can be filed. I sometimes …
How do Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid?
If you have been injured in an accident and are looking for representation, you may be wondering, how do injury lawyers get paid? This is a reasonable thing for a client to wonder at the beginning of any professional relationship, …
This Isn’t About Reform. It’s About Insurance Companies Wanting More Profits, As Usual.
A recent item in the news tells that a committee has been appointed to study reforms to the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. This so-called “Business Community” has suggested certain “reforms.” The first thing that you need to know is that …
Job Status Of Injured Workers Is More Secure After Recent Supreme Court Case
Can they fire me for this? That is a question I get asked fairly often when interviewing new clients who are considering filing a workers’ compensation case. In times like these, people have every right to be concerned. It’s illegal …
Prejudgment Interest: The Answer To “Why Is This Taking So Long?”
“Why is this taking so long?” That is a question that a plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer hears quite often. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis. That is, the lawyer does not get paid unless and until the …