The Importance of Following Doctor/Therapist Orders to Maximize Your Recovery When a personal injury or workplace injury that’s serious enough to file a workers compensation claim occurs, the most important step is to seek medical attention and do your best to recover. It’s just as critical that you follow orders or recommendations provided by your…
Understanding your Insurance Company Subrogation Rights When You’re in an Accident
July 8, 2019 By
Insurance Company Subrogation Rights When You’re In an Accident Unless you actually work in the insurance industry, you’re probably among the many people in Illinois not familiar with the term “subrogation.” If you’ve been in an accident that wasn’t your fault, however, it’s a term you’ll want to know and understand since it applies to…
Why Under-Insured and Uninsured Coverage Matters When an Accident Occurs
June 24, 2019 By
When a car accident occurs in Illinois, drivers have no control over who’s involved with the incident or what kind of insurance they have. If you are involved in a vehicle-related accident, you may find that the responsible party has little or no insurance. Fortunately, there is a way you can protect yourself against situations…
Why Gaps in Treatment Can Harm your Case
June 10, 2019 By
After a serious accident, like most people, you have skyrocketing medical bills. Any gaps in medical treatment, whether it’s one month or one year, will allow the other side to argue that your injury is not as serious as it is claimed to be. Here are the ways to handle gaps in treatment in a…
What to Do if You’re Injured at Work
May 27, 2019 By
Every year, thousands of people across the United States are injured while at work. While a workplace injury can be a difficult time for an individual, companies are required to provide workers compensation if you were injured on your job. The following guide provides simple tips on what to do if you’re injured at work.…
What to Do if You’re Injured in a Car Accident
May 10, 2019 By
Every year, thousands of people across the United States are injured in a car accident. While a car accident can be one of the most challenging experiences, it’s often possible to recover, both physically and financially. The following guide provides simple tips and tricks on what to do after a car accident. After a car…
How to Deal With Medical Providers Who File Liens Instead of Submitting Bills to Insurance
April 23, 2019 By
Many Illinois hospitals are adamant on filing a lien instead of submitting medical bills to the patient’s health insurance provider when that patient has experienced a car accident injury. Many Illinois hospitals are resolute on filing a lien instead of submitting medical bills to the patient’s health insurance provider when that patient has experienced a car…
Why Requests to Preserve Evidence of an Accident Should Be Made Immediately
April 9, 2019 By
One reason a personal injury victim should get in touch with an Illinois lawyer right away is to aid in identifying and securing substantial evidence. This can include general evidence that might have a deadline in certain cases. Getting in touch with witnesses (who may change phone numbers or move), acquiring red light or speed cameras (that might…
Does the Driver You Got into an Accident With Not Have Enough Insurance?
March 26, 2019 By
How an Uninsured/Underinsured Policy Can Help You might have gotten into a car accident with a driver who either has some insurance, but not enough to cover the full accident or no insurance at all. Rather than shelling out the extra cash from your own pocketbook, you can make use of uninsured/underinsured coverage through your own…
Justice for Aggravated Pre-Existing Conditions Like Asymptomatic Degenerative Disc Disease
March 12, 2019 By
The current conversation over health care reform includes whether someone who has a “pre-existing condition” ought to be barred from acquiring health insurance. In the context of personal injuries, certain states (including Illinois) approach “aggravations” of a pre-existing condition like asymptomatic degenerative disc disease the same way as a fresh injury. That’s why it’s crucial to…
