In several states, including the state of Illinois, plaintiffs who bear some responsibility in their own injuries may have to contend with a rule called "Modified Comparative Negligence." Simply put, the rule means that if you share the blame for your injuries, you also share the burden, that damages are assessed only in direct proportion […]
Complexity of Illinois Dog Bite Laws
Download to PDF Understanding Illinois dog bite laws will help to shed light on liability in your dog bite case and discerning your chances of recovering damages in your case. Illinois dog bite laws are very complex. They are included in state, county and, in some cases, city laws. They are considered part of tort […]
Why You Should Take Notes During an Accident
Download to PDF Personal injury claims are not always just about medical expenses. A myriad of damages are typically on the table when someone successfully fights for damages in a personal injury case. That is why it is very important to document everything you can about the circumstances surrounding your accident, the impact on your […]
What To Do If You Suffer a Dog Bite Attack
In many cases, when a dog bite attack occurs, the dog’s owner is likely held responsible. But it is not always the case. It is always important to get the circumstances of the incident documented to establish the facts of the case. Establishing the facts surrounding the incident, however, is not always top of mind […]
Dog Bite Statute of Limitations in Illinois
In every state there are laws governing the length of time a claimant has to file a personal injury case. The “Statute of Limitations,” as it is called, essentially puts a time limit on your personal injury law suit. In some cases, depending upon the kind of claim in question, time limits on filing a […]
Animal Attacks
Unlike other states, Illinois law provides for damages in animal attack cases that do not necessarily involve an actual animal bite. The Illinois Animal Control Act ensures that an animal’s owner (or other responsible party) may be held liable if the animal under their care attacks an individual, leading to injury whether or not the […]
Dog Bite Damages
When someone suffers a dog bite, the owner may bear the responsibility of covering the damages for that act and the cost can be hefty. A person injured by a dog attack can be entitled to medical damages, loss of income, and in some cases, pain and suffering and damage to property. And in some […]
Personal Injury: How to Handle a Dog Bite Attack
As we've seen in the news, dog bite attacks can be a painful and debilitating experience. And they can seemingly spring out of nowhere. Oftentimes, those bitten in a dog attack don't have the presence of mind to get all of the information at the scene they will need to recover damages should injuries be […]
Personal Injury: Illinois Statute of Limitations
How much time do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit against a defendant? This is one of the most important questions people have after having suffered an injury caused by another party or entity. And it is a good question because there are many circumstances under which an individual suffers injury and might […]
When Animals Attack
There are a wide variety of circumstances under which a person may find themselves the victim of an animal attack. In Illinois, victims' rights in dog bite cases are outlined in the Illinois Animal Control Act. The Illinois Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/1 et seq., was passed in 1949 to, among other things, eliminate […]
