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It can be difficult to give a specific value to a nursing home abuse (negligence cases) due to the variety of factors involved in these cases. Some factors which may play a role toward the ultimate value of the case include: medical bills, age of the person involved in the incident, ongoing pain and suffering and any permanent disability. Other factors which may be considered include the conduct the the nursing facility involved and available insurance coverage. Due to the variability of factors, it is important to meet with an attorney who has experience working with nursing home abuse cases in the Chicago area. Only then can they give you some feedback in terms of the value of a case. Good luck.

Common steps that should be taken following an animal attack include: 1. Seek medical attention – Even if you believe your injury is not severe, see a doctor immediately. While you might not suffer a broken bone, excessive bleeding, or deep cuts, call 911 immediately. 2. Identify the pet's owner – You may need to contact the police to determine who owns the dog. Law enforcement will need to determine if the dog has a contagious disease like rabies. Animal control can quickly determine if the dog has an identifying microchip and contact the owner for pertinent information. 3. File a claim with the dog owner's insurance coverage – Typically, homeowners and business owners have some liability coverage for animal attacks, even if the attack did not occur on the property owner's premises. 4. Consult a dog bite attorney – A competent dog bite injury lawyer understands tort law and the rules and regulations involving animal control and leash laws in your community.

Proving a case at trial can be complicated. Your attorney must have a comprehensive understanding of tort law to prove the 3 basic elements to resolve a product liability case: 1. Defective or Dangerous – The product that caused harm must have been defective or unreasonably dangerous to the victim when used for its intended purpose. The negligence of the designer, manufacturer, or distributor of a dangerous/defective product must be a factor in the case caused by an inadequate quality controller's failure to properly inspect the product before selling it to the consumer 2. An Existing Defect – The product must have been defective when leaving the control of the manufacturer 3. Proximate Cause – The plaintiff can prove how the defective product proximately caused their injury or claimed the life of a loved one. Legally, the proximate cause might identify one or more causes. Once the 3 elements have been proven to the jury, the attorney must show that their client's injuries are real.

In most cases, two years from the date of your motorcycle accident under Illinois law. Illinois has a two-year statute of limitations to file personal injury actions. You must bring a lawsuit within two years of the date of the motorcycle accident that caused your injuries or the claim will be forever barred (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Illinois also has a five-year statute of limitations after an accident for filing a lawsuit for property damage to your bike (735 ILCS 5/13-205). However, if a local public entity or any of its employees caused the accident, the statute of limitations to bring a claim is reduced to one year (745 ILCS 10/8-101). In spite of these general rules, it is advisable to consult with a reputable Illinois accident attorney who has experience litigating Illinois motorcycle accidents in order to accurately determine the statute applicable in your case.

Yes. After a pedestrian accident death, Illinois law allows the decedent’s next of kin to pursue a wrongful death claim for damages including medical and burial expenses, lost financial support, and loss of companionship.  This generally applies to immediate family members such as spouses, parents or children. The rule is that if the deceased person could have brought an action for their injuries against the responsible party had they survived the accident, then the state allows their next of kin to bring a wrongful death claim for harms that the death caused them. To see if you can pursue a wrongful death case in Illinois, consider the following questions: 1) What was your relationship to the pedestrian who died? 2) What was the nature of the defendant’s (at-fault driver) involvement in the accident? 3) Did the driver’s conduct cause your loved one’s death? 4) How did the loss of your loved one affect you both financially and emotionally?

If you are involved in an Illinois motorcycle accident, you should call the police and seek medical attention immediately. Insurance companies will want to see that you performed certain tasks in the wake of your crash when filing your claim for expenses and compensation. An attorney can help even an experience motorcycle rider achieve them so that they legal case in not in jeopardy under the law, including: 1) Consult a doctor. 2) Itemize all property damage. 3) Record lost wages. 4) Take a statement. 5) Alert the authorities. Failing to take care of them can cost you money or a settlement. If you have questions about how to deal with an insurance company after a motorcycle accident, contact our attorneys about your legal rights and how free consultation could show you what you could recover.

The Workers Compensation insurance benefit program covers the employee's expenses of a work injury or illness, including medical expenses & lost earnings from time away from work. Worker's Comp is required by law where the company owner pays premiums for liability insurance on every employee. The Workers Comp system also benefits employees who are injured at work through an accident or job-related illness. The process works by: • Training the employee to report any workplace injuries immediately • Employees filing a case through their employer's Workers Comp insurance carrier • Instructing injured workers to seek immediate medical treatment • Waiting for the insurance company to approve or deny the worker's benefits claim • Giving the employee time to heal from their injury • Preparing for the employee's return to work When the employee is healed & returns to their position, the insurance company must be notified to stop payments.

The first thing on your list should be to see an attorney to discuss your case. They will investigate your case and speak with expert witnesses to determine whether you may have a valid claim for compensation. The key is to get legal help immediately. You do not want to risk missing the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit in your case. You should also be careful about what you say to your doctor. You do not want to give them a reason to start going into litigation preparation mode, even though they already may be taking these steps. You can try to get your medical history and begin to document your damages, both in terms of lost wages and pain and suffering. The most important thing is that you act quickly. You only have two years to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois, and these cases take time to investigate before you can even file the complaint with the court.

In the legal system, it is impossible to try every lawsuit when thousands of plaintiffs file against the same party or group of parties. Instead, a bellwether plaintiff will be chosen to represent the larger group These cases act as test cases in extensive mass tort litigation to give everyone involved a clear idea of the compensation each person should receive. Bellwether trials will be chosen by an MDL judge based on rules and standards outlined by the courts. First, the single judge will select cases to serve as candidates that represent a larger sample of the claims filed. In some cases, the computer will select these candidates. Once the cases have been chosen, attorneys will conduct fact discovery to learn more about the claims. The bellwether process involves being fair to both sides. As fact discovery continues, both parties will have an opportunity to choose cases that best represent their chances of winning.

Pressure sores are one of the most common forms of negligence in nursing facilities. Nursing home residents stay in one place for a long stretch of time. They spend much of the day in their wheelchair or bed, and many of them are not mobile. They cannot move or reposition themselves on their own and are entirely dependent on nurses and aides for this. The long periods of time in one place cause damage to the epidermis that is already weakened. Another risk factor that nursing home residents have is their diet and hydration. When staff does not make sure that the senior drinks enough water, their epidermis becomes weakened. Hydration strengthens the epidermis, and the lack of water is a risk factor for bedsores because dehydration weakens the immune system. They also lose weight from not being properly fed, which increases the risk of skin breakdown. Working with a nursing home abuse attorney, you could file a lawsuit against the skilled nursing facilities for damages.

The steps you took following your personal injury will determine how successful the outcome of your claim will be. Hopefully, you sought emergency medical treatment after the accident or event caused by the negligence of another, even if you believe that your injuries were minor. It would be best if you had gone to every doctor follow-up appointment to document the extent of your injuries and how well you have recovered while healing. You, or your attorney, likely gather eyewitness accounts from people who saw the accident to help support your case and evidence you could present in front of a judge and jury. Additional steps to include: 🔹️Figure out the worth of the claim, 🔹️Gather your medical, accident, and police reports, 🔹️Prepare the demand letter seeking compensation, 🔹️Counter the claims adjuster’s delay or denial of pain, 🔹️Accept or reject the defendant’s offer to resolve the case, 🔹Go to trial if the defendant or claims adjuster’s offer is unacceptable.

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Thank you for your question. The circumstances involved in each case can vary drastically. In order to properly address your quesiton, you should meet with an attorney who has experience with this type of case. He or she can best address your legal rights and options.

First off you should consult with an attorney when evaluating how the law can impact your particular situation as there may be facts specific to your situation that can impact aspects of the case-- including the time to file a lawsuit, otherwise referred to as the statute of limitations. However, in Illinois you generally have two years from the date of the incident to file a personal injury case, such as a car accident. Good luck to you.

Hi Dianne- I am sorry to hear of your situation. We review all cases involving serious injury and wrongful death. We evaluate each case independently and look for ways to hold parties responsible. Please contact us if you wish to discuss further.

Hi John- The valuing of personal injury cases can be very complex and is dependent on factors including: type of injuries sustained, liability on the part of party your are pursuing, wage loss, disability and other factors both in and beyond your control. When our firm accepts a case, we are committed to investing the resources necessary to bring you the most substantial recovery possible. If you wish to discuss further, please contact our office for a free consultation.

Our law firm is based in Chicago, but handles personal injury and medical malpractice cases across Illinois and occasionally throughout the country. If you believe that you have a case, we encourage you to contact our attorneys. All cases are handled on a contingency fee basis (where there is no fee charged unless there is a financial recovery for you). Regardless of your location, we have lawyers who can consult with you or visit you or your home or other location. Thank you for taking the time to ask a question. Please feel free to contact our office for more information via telephone or visit our website and we will reach out to you shortly.