Category: Personal Injury

The wrongful death settlement in Illinois is not distributed equally to each person who is eligible to receive compensation under the law. The court will decide how the settlement monies will be split up at a separate hearing. For each person who is eligible to receive compensation in wrongful death litigation, the court will attempt to estimate their reliance on the deceased and will then attempt to split the settlement funds proportionately.

In many cases, insurance companies contact brain injury victims soon after an accident happens. They often attempt to settle these types of cases out of court, before the person realizes the extent of his or her injuries and how they will impact the victim’s future. Most of the time, the settlement offers they make are for substantially less than victims’ claims are worth. 

Bike-share programs like Divvy provide an alternate means of transportation in Chicago, but they don't come without safety concerns of increased accidents and injuries.

Many rideshare drivers work for Uber and Lyft to earn more money, but drivers must log in to different apps to pick up rides. Current rideshare data shows that 75% of drivers drive for multiple rideshare services, with the most popular being Uber and Lyft.

Amusement park owners and ride operators may be held liable for accidents and injuries if they don't adhere to strict compliance with laws and regulations.

A low voltage electric shock may result in fatal injuries because it can send an electrical current through vital organs and tissues with low resistance.

When a train derails for no apparent reason, negligent actions may hold rail workers, train engineers, and manufacturers liable for passenger injuries and fatalities.

Defective, dangerous, and recalled toys can cause catastrophic injuries. Parents can protect their children from dangerous toys by eliminating these products and supervising their children while playing.

The difference between negligence and recklessness is important in regards to punitive damages in an Illinois injury accident. Most injury claims will involve negligence, which will generally allow the victims to recover compensatory damages to pay for their economic and non-economic losses.