What Are Common Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most profound injuries we see in personal injury cases. You might find that you can’t remember your coworkers’ names, or that you’re snapping at their kids for no apparent reason. Symptoms like these and much worse could affect you for the rest of your life. If someone you […]
What Are the Average Personal Injury Settlement Amounts in Illinois?
Were you hurt in a car accident, a slip-and-fall, or another kind of accident in Illinois? If someone else’s negligence was at fault for your accident, you can pursue compensation by filing a personal injury claim. What are the average personal injury settlement amounts in Illinois? Accidents vary in several ways, including injury severity and […]
Is Illinois a Comparative Negligence State?
Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence model. Under this system, personal injury victims can seek compensation from at-fault parties according to their liability. If a victim is not more than 50 percent responsible, they can recover compensation, but their award will be reduced by their percentage of fault. If the court or jury determines a […]