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Are There Caps on Damages in Illinois Personal Injury Cases?
Exploring Caps on Damages in Illinois Personal Injury Cases Illinois does not have laws capping damages in successful personal injury claims. A damage cap is a legal statute that limits the compensation an accident victim can receive for the resulting injuries and losses. The three main types of damages recoverable in a personal injury case include: Economic Damages Economic damages, or special damages, are the tangible or quantifiable aspects of your losses after an accident. They include: Lost income as...
How Do You Prove Wrongful Death?
If you have lost a family member due to the intentional or negligent actions of another person, you may wonder, “How do you prove wrongful death?” Generally, you must show that the defendant’s actions caused your family member’s death, and that you suffered losses due to your loss to recover damages in a wrongful death suit. If you have lost a loved one due to the actions of another, you may have a wrongful death claim. Call a wrongful death...
Is There a Time Limit for Reporting a Workplace Injury in Bloomington?
Statistics on Workplace Injuries in Illinois In 2022, private industry employers in Illinois reported 112,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Of these cases, 73,500 were serious and required time off work, job transfer, or restriction, known as DART cases. This resulted in a rate of 1.8 cases per 100 full-time workers. 70% of these DART cases in Illinois led to at least one day off work, slightly higher than the national average of 67%. The remaining 39,000 cases were other...
Am I Eligible for Workers’ Comp Benefits in Illinois?
What Is the Eligibility Criteria for Workers' Comp Benefits in Illinois? With few exceptions, employers with at least one worker must carry this coverage for full- and part-time employees, minors, and temporary workers. In Illinois, to qualify for workers' comp benefits, you must: Be an employee (includes part-time and minors). Suffer a work-related injury arising "out of and in the course of" your employment. Notify your employer promptly about the injury. Seek authorized medical treatment. More specifically, eligibility criteria includes:...
What Is a Common Carrier Accident?
Common Carrier Liability for Accidents and Injuries Examples of common carriers include commercial vehicles such as buses, taxicabs, rideshare vehicles, and trucks, as well as passenger trains, commercial airplanes, and cruise ships. Common carriers are held to a high standard of care for the people and property they transport by the federal government. When common carrier accidents occur, drivers and the companies they work for may be held liable if the four elements of negligence can be proven. Common carrier...
Mistakes That Hurt a Workers’ Comp Claim
What Is the Workers’ Compensation Claim Process in Illinois? Although the workers' comp claims process may vary by state, in Illinois, your claim is likely to follow this process: Report your injury to your manager or employer within 45 days in Illinois. Any delay beyond this period may result in the denial of your claim by the insurance company. Seek medical care and evaluation, as your employer should refer you for these services after receiving notice of your injury. An...
How Are Bloomington Car Accident Settlements Calculated?
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Car Accident Case? Illinois follows a fault-based system, where the at-fault driver’s insurance company is required to pay for the damages of the other crash victims. You can, therefore, file a claim against the driver’s policy to cover your damages. Car accident settlements generally include a combination of economic and non-economic damages suffered due to the crash. Economic damages have direct monetary values associated with them. The economic damages you can claim compensation...
Whose Insurance Pays in a Multi-Car Accident in Bloomington?
Determining Liability in a Multi-Car Accident Determining liability in a multi-vehicle collision requires a careful examination of all available facts. If one or multiple parties are found to be at fault for the accident, then their insurance companies will bear the financial responsibility. In multi-car crashes, liability rests on the driver who was negligent in the accident. Negligence occurs when a driver does not meet his or her “duty of care,” which is to drive in a manner that does...
Rock Island Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Were You Injured on the Job? If you were hurt on the job and required medical attention, you have a right to receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover the costs you incurred. Employers are federally required to provide workplace injury benefits to all qualified employees. The costs of a workplace injury can add up quickly. The workers’ compensation insurer, or your employer, may want to avoid covering these costs, as they are profit driven entities. The insurer may enlist tactics...
