Category: Blog

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Oct 30, 2023

What Is the Average Settlement for the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit in Illinois?

The average settlement amounts for the recent hair relaxer lawsuits in Illinois and across the country range from around $100,000 to $1,500,000, leaving a wide range of compensation awards in these cases. Different factors will influence the amount of compensation that plaintiffs can recover for the use of dangerous hair relaxer and hair straightener products that may have caused uterine

Mass Torts & Class Actions

Oct 30, 2023

What Is the Latest on the Talcum Powder Lawsuit?

Johnson & Johnson faces nearly 50,000 talcum powder lawsuits through multidistrict litigation (MDL) cases, as a growing number of people claim that they received a cancer diagnosis following their use of J&J's talcum powder-based baby powder product, along with products from other manufacturers and suppliers.

Personal Injury

Sep 15, 2023

How to Prove Emotional Distress Caused by a Physical Injury

If you have sustained physical injuries, knowing how to prove emotional distress can help you build your personal injury claim. Filing a lawsuit that includes emotional distress as damages will require you to prove that you have experienced emotional distress because of your physical injuries.

Personal Injury

Sep 15, 2023

Life-Saving Treatments Denied: Insurance Companies Are Killing People in the United States

Thousands of people throughout the United States are suffering needlessly, and many have died, because the lifesaving treatments their doctors ordered were denied by their health insurance companies. Without another way to pay for their necessary medical care, these people are forced to accept other treatments that may not be as effective.

Personal Injury

Sep 15, 2023

Can Insurance Companies Deny Coverage?

After being involved in an accident, you may be dealing with injuries, medical bills, and vehicle repair bills. You will likely need to deal with your insurance company, and you may be wondering if an insurance company can deny coverage.

Personal Injury

Sep 15, 2023

Can I Sue the Insurance Company for Taking Too Long?

If your insurer unreasonably delays your insurance claim, you may have grounds to file a bad faith lawsuit. In Illinois, insurance companies have specific guidelines on how long they have to make determinations on claims and to provide payments to the insureds.

Personal Injury

Sep 15, 2023

Reasons Short-Term Disability Can Be Denied

Insurance companies often cite a lack of consistency in the conduct and statements of a claimant, misrepresentation of medical facts, and insufficient medical proof when denying short-term disability claims.

Personal Injury

Aug 4, 2023

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?

How long a personal injury lawsuit takes depends on the nature of the accident and the cooperativeness of the liable party. Personal injury lawsuits involve many steps that can seem to drag on forever. Various factors regarding the case can slow the process.