[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Spinal manipulation (“spinal manipulative therapy” or “SMT”) is used by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, naturopathic physicians, physical therapist and medical doctors to relieve pain and improve physical functioning. By using their hand, or device, a medical professional “adjusts” the spine by wiggling, popping, stretching, tapping and more. Risks are associated with SMT Read More
Injuries Caused by Electrical Contact
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every person is unique and therefore our bodies react differently. What may be considered a small shock to one person may seriously injure or kill another person. Long-term effects of electrical contact can manifest differently in each person showing in an array of forms and symptoms. Often times the injured person may be told that the symptoms do not make sense or the symptoms Read More
No Health Insurance? Your Personal Injury Attorney Can Help With a Referral to a Doctor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] No Health Insurance? Your Personal Injury Attorney Can Help With a Referral to a Doctor Even with the recent changes that have been made with the start of Obamacare, there are still several people out there who are unable to afford personal health insurance or whose employers are not required to provide health insurance. If you have been in injured in an accident and don’t have Read More
Discovery Answers and the Importance of Full Disclosure
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Discovery Answers and the Importance of Full Disclosure Your case has been filed in Court, the Defendant has been legally “served” (by the Sheriff or private investigator or otherwise) and Defendant has filed his “Appearance” and “Answer” to your “Complaint.” What’s next? Defense Counsel will issue what is referred to as “written discovery” in order to discover more specific Read More
Illinois Health Care Lien Act – Liens on Personal Injury Claims- Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Illinois Health Care Services Lien Act (770 ILCS 23/1 et seq.) was put into effect to essentially ensure that medical providers are paid for their services provided without taking the entire settlement amount received by a Plaintiff for their injury claim. There are many different aspects of the Act to consider when handling liens relating to an injury claim upon Read More
Importance of Full Medical History Disclosure in Personal Injury Cases
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]First of all, what are Interrogatories? Interrogatories are a formal set of written questions propounded by one litigant and required to be answered by an adversary, in order to clarify matters of fact and help to determine in advance what facts will be presented at any trial in the case. In claims which involve personal injury, the written questions submitted to the Plaintiff can Read More
Chicago Personal Injury Law – Injury Claims 101
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Auto Accident? Truck Accident? Motorcycle Accident? Workers Compensation Claim (injured at work)? Nursing Home Injury or Death? Dog Bite? Any other injury from any source / reason? Claims 101 Information on the first few steps below – if negligence is involved, you deserve compensation. No matter the type of injury, first and foremost, get to the Emergency or Doctor. Take care of Read More
Chicago Trial Attorney: Personal Injury – Police Officer Testimony
Police play important roles in security and, sometimes, as witnesses. I am often asked about police coming to the scene and the tickets issued (or not) and what it all means in the civil context (as opposed to criminal) case. My clients are often surprised about the ticket issued. I have written on that extensively before. However, what an officer may offer to a case from other angles can be critical: – potential Read More
Chicago Personal Injury Lawsuit– Will Your Lawyer Actually File Suit?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Will your lawyer actually take that step to file a Chicago personal injury lawsuit if necessary? Or will your attorney do what I call “short settle” and never step foot in court? There are times to settle outside of Court and before ever filing suit – and often. However, I see too many lawyers taking the first offer or what I call “short settling” a case – any type of case. Good Read More
