What Do You Do when Someone Else’s Insurance Refuses to Settle?
Picture this: You’re seriously injured in a car wreck. You believe the other driver is at fault. Her liability insurer believes you are at fault. You sue the other driver, seeking damages that exceed her insurance policy limits, but offer to settle for an amount equal to those limits. The insurance company refuses, believing that […]
How Do Taxes Factor into Workers’ Compensation?
A serious work injury can turn your routine upside down. Medical bills pile up, paychecks stop coming, and uncertainty sets in. In the middle of it all, one question often comes up: Are workers’ compensation benefits taxable in Illinois? Many injured employees worry that part of their compensation might go to taxes. However, that’s one […]
Know Your Sanitizer Ingredients – Your Safety Depends On It
Health became a top priority when the world changed overnight. From crowded stores to public transit, every surface seemed like a potential threat. In moments like these, we all turned to one thing for protection: hand sanitizer. Yet not every bottle offers the safety it promises. Knowing how to choose products made with safe hand […]
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Illinois
When there is an accident of any kind, be it a fall or a car crash, it is essential to identify who is at fault so that the damaged party can get what they need to recover properly. For example, in a car accident, there may be medical bills that cannot be covered without the […]
When Am I Liable For An Accident In My Swimming Pool?
Now that summer has arrived, and with so many of us staying home this year, your family pool is probably a great source of fun, exercise, and social interaction. You might even be the most popular family on the block! However, any accident, from the simplest slip and fall to a loss of life involving […]