What Type of Compensation am I Entitled to Receive After a Medical Misdiagnosis in Illinois?
In Illinois, you can receive compensation for your economic and noneconomic damages caused by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis. The medical expenses arising out of misdiagnosis can be astronomical, and could have been prevented had malpractice not occurred. The personal cost can be far worse, especially in cases where misdiagnosis changes a survivable disease into a […]
How Do I Get Lost Wages After A Workplace Injury In Illinois?
The fastest way for most injured Illinois workers to replace lost wages is to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. However, Workers’ Compensation only replaces a portion of your wages. You may be entitled to full and future lost wages, along with compensation for other damages, through a personal injury lawsuit against a third party. Social Security […]
Why You Need an Attorney for Your Chicago Social Security Disability Claim
When you are preparing to file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Chicago, you need an experienced attorney on your side before you submit any paperwork. The Social Security Administration states on its own website that a majority of claims are initially denied, but even receiving that denial can take several months. The experienced Chicago Social […]
New Risk To Chicago Drivers: The Selfie
What’s a Selfie Anyway? Selfies are pictures taken of oneself and have, in recent years, become increasingly popular. With the advent of Facebook and Instagram, more and more people are taking selfies around Chicago with smartphones, and posting them instantly for friends and family to view. This act is harmless for the most part, but […]
What to Do After a Car Accident in Chicago
A number of factors are taken into account when seeking compensation following Chicago car accidents. To ensure you are treated fairly and awarded proper compensation, certain steps will be necessary following your accident. Our Chicago car accident attorneys would be happy to meet with you free of charge to discuss your accident, explain your rights, and […]
Chicago Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is most commonly sustained in car accidents, but any event in which the head is pushed beyond its normal range of motion can result in this injury. This type of neck injury is often seen as minor and many cases of whiplash initially respond very well to minimally invasive treatments. Sadly, whiplash is an injury […]