Respondeat Superior in Illinois: When Can You Sue a Business for Injuries Caused by its Employees?
Who do you sue when you’re injured by another person and want to recover for your injuries? That may seem like a trick question, because the answer is obvious: You sue the person who caused your injuries, right? Normally, the answer is just that simple. But sometimes it can get more complicated, because sometimes the […]
Illinois Personal Injury 101: Proving Your Case
In an Illinois personal injury lawsuit, to meet the burden of persuasion, a plaintiff must put on evidence. Evidence comes in many forms, including testimony, paper records, photographs, digital recordings, and even physical objects (like faulty car parts). This post takes a quick look at three common types of evidence in personal injury lawsuits: police […]
How Much is a Personal Injury Settlement in Chicago?
When one person has a legal claim against another, the result in modern times is most often some kind of settlement. In short, a settlement is an agreement by the person with the claim (who would be the plaintiff if a lawsuit were filed) to give up his or her right to sue in exchange […]
Birth-Related Medical Negligence
Wrongful Pregnancy, Wrongful Birth, and Wrongful Life: What are They? In August of last year, we explained the basics of wrongful death actions in Illinois. But Illinois law is as concerned with the beginning of life as its end. So, the law recognizes two of what are known as birth-related medical negligence claims: wrongful pregnancy […]
Can You Make a Federal Case Out of a Personal Injury Claim in Illinois?
In the United States, our court system, like our government generally, is split between two levels: State courts are courts of general jurisdiction and can hear pretty much any kind of legal dispute. In contrast, federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction—they can only hear cases that the Constitution or a federal statute says they […]
