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Key Takeaways Eight members of a Bloomington family were hospitalized after an August 25 house explosion and fire. The cause had not been publicly identified when the incident was reported. Determining the cause can help identify whether a property owner, utility, contractor, manufacturer, or another party may be liable. Physical...
Key Takeaways You may be able to pursue compensation when broken or unsafe stairs cause your injuries. Property owners and occupiers generally have a duty to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances toward lawful visitors in Illinois. Evidence showing the stair defect and how long it existed can be important...
Key Takeaways Illinois does not require a dog to have bitten someone previously before an owner can potentially be held liable. The Illinois Animal Control Act focuses on the circumstances of the injury rather than simply the dog's history. A victim generally must have been acting peaceably, been somewhere they...
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Key Takeaways A third-party insurance claim is filed against another person's insurance rather than your own. After a car accident, you generally make the claim against the liability coverage of the driver who caused the crash. The insurance company investigates fault, damages, and whether its policy provides coverage for the...
Key Takeaways Personal injury lawyers commonly charge a contingency fee rather than an hourly attorney fee. Injury lawyers usually take approximately 33% to 40% of a settlement or court award, although the percentage depends on the agreement and case. You generally do not owe the contingency attorney fee unless compensation...
Decades of Experience Representing Injured Illinois Workers Todd has practiced law in Illinois since 1994 and focuses his practice on representing injured people, including workers pursuing Illinois workers' compensation benefits. Over the course of his career, he has represented clients dealing with serious workplace injuries, disputed workers' compensation claims, denied...
Key Takeaways Insurance companies may delay injury claims for many different reasons, including investigations, liability disputes, and settlement tactics. A personal injury claim is delayed more often when injuries are serious or fault is contested. Delayed communication does not necessarily mean your case lacks value. Medical documentation and consistent follow-up...
Key Takeaways Strong evidence may significantly improve the value and credibility of a personal injury claim. Medical records, photographs, witness statements, and accident reports often play major roles in injury cases. Insurance companies frequently challenge liability and injury severity when evidence is limited. Preserving evidence early after an accident may...
Can You Hold Walmart Liable for a Slip and Fall in Illinois? In Illinois, you can hold Walmart accountable for a slip and fall incident if you can demonstrate that its negligence directly led to your injury. This usually requires evidence that they were aware of, or should have been...
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