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Like most states, Illinois has fault-based injury laws that hold a negligent or wrongful party financially accountable for the harm they caused to someone else, or the “damages,” in a personal injury claim. Damages in most personal injury claims cover common, injury-related losses, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering….

Injuries happen in an instant, but they sometimes leave long-term consequences. In the worst cases, the injury is permanent, with lifelong adverse effects on the rest of the injury victim’s life. While a typical personal injury claim against the responsible party brings compensation for economic and non-economic damages, a catastrophic injury claim for permanent harm…

A catastrophic injury comes out of nowhere, but the effects feel like they are everywhere for the rest of the injury victim’s life, impacting all aspects of their daily living, their family, and their relationships. Although no legal process can erase a serious injury or undo the trauma of the event, an experienced catastrophic injury…

Slip-and-fall accidents are among the most common causes of back and neck injuries. What happens in an instant and seems like a simple fall actually involves being thrown off-balance, followed by the overextension of muscles and bones during the fall, and then blunt-force trauma on impact with the ground or floor. One of the worst…

Even a mild, fully recoverable injury can quickly become expensive when a large emergency room bill arrives at the same time that you’ve missed a week of work, but what about a catastrophic injury with permanent, life-altering effects? While the negligent party’s appropriate insurer pays on claims when their policyholder is proven liable for the…

A catastrophic injury is one with permanent, life-altering adverse effects, often on all aspects of the injury victim’s life, including their ability to work and accomplish routine daily tasks. Some catastrophic injuries also impact mobility, independence, and personal relationships. When the injury directly resulted from someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions—all examples of legal…

An injury happens in an instant, but the effects can be long-term or even permanent. Injuries are always painful and traumatic, but when someone else’s careless, reckless, or wrongful action caused the injury, it adds to the trauma. Even worse, if the injury causes serious permanent consequences, it impacts all aspects of your life. In…

A serious injury is more than just painful and traumatic; some injuries also cause temporary or permanent disability, resulting in a pile of medical bills and out-of-pocket costs. At the same time, the injury also prevents a return to work, either temporarily or permanently, depending on the severity of the injury. Fortunately, a successful personal…