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.
Category: Personal Injury
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.
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.

Did You Know?
- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
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.
While criminal lawsuits involve a representative of the state initiating a lawsuit alleging criminal acts, civil lawsuits in Chicago are typically private cases that allow for disputes between individuals or entities. There are different types of civil lawsuits that people or organizations may file if they believe the defendant owed them a legal duty that they failed to provide.
Property owners in Illinois, whether they own a large-scale business or a residential home, owe a duty of care to keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. That duty must be carried out by repairing or removing hazards, having signs indicating hazards that cannot be removed or repaired, and constantly monitoring the property to detect
If you’re involved in a slip and fall accident on government property, you can hold the government responsible for your injuries and losses. However, your claim will be more complex compared to those where a private citizen is at fault. The government maintains some level of sovereign immunity in premises liability cases. As such, there are strict
If you have suffered a serious injury, you may be wondering, “how is the statute of limitations affected by catastrophic injuries?” The statute of limitations for a catastrophic injury begins from the time that the injured person discovers the injury. In a personal injury claim, the statute of limitations is two years from the time that the injury was suffered.
Catastrophic injuries often have a life-changing impact on victims. Brain and spinal injuries are considered catastrophic injuries, as depending on the severity of the injury, they may impact the victim the rest of his or her life. An accident that yields catastrophic injuries can cause disruptions to your life while you recover. A personal injury
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