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10 Ways to Lose Your Personal Injury Case
People often come into personal injury litigation with serious misconceptions about how the legal process works. This ultimately can lead to claims being lost or settled on unfavorable terms. Personal injury claims are almost never as simple as presenting a statement of what happened and making a demand for your damages. Actually obtaining full and fair compensation from the responsible party can be tricky. Insurance companies may be reluctant to offer you a fair deal and the pathway to recovery is full of potential pitfalls. Here are a few mistakes …
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When Can Ambulance Drivers Be Liable for Car Accidents?
Ambulance drivers are mostly immune from personal injury liability if they cause an accident with another vehicle while on duty. Illinois’ Emergency Medical Services Systems Act states that the driver of a vehicle providing medical services cannot be civilly liable for his or her actions unless his or her misconduct was willful or wanton. This means that the ambulance driver must have knowingly put other drivers in danger with his or her actions. Those who are immune include: Ambulance drivers who are transporting a patient for non-emergency medical treatment; and …
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The Causes and Consequences of Bus Accidents
Estimates indicate that some 700 million people in America are transported by bus each year. Whether they are traveling by school bus, public transit bus, charter bus, or a tour bus, these riders count on the driver to help them safely get them from one location to the next. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Accidents do occur, and sometimes they result in serious injury or death for the passengers. If you or someone you love has been injured in a bus accident, you may be entitled to collect compensation …
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Take These Actions Immediately Following a Car Accident
The moments after a car accident are unlike anything else. Those who have been struck by another vehicle may be completely overwhelmed and unsure of how to react. It is vital that certain tasks be completed after a car accident in order to help prevent worsened injuries as well as increase the likelihood of receiving financial compensation for the accident. Always Get Injuries Checked Out By a Medical Professional Many people who have been injured in car accidents are quick to dismiss their own injuries. They may not want to …
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Understanding Illinois Law Regarding Comparative Fault
When a car accident, slip-and-fall, or any other type of injury-causing accident occurs, determining who was at fault is an important element of the case. Assigning fault typically determines which party will be responsible for paying for any resulting injuries or property damages. In some situations, fault is fairly easy to determine. For example, a driver who runs a red light and hits a pedestrian who was legally crossing the street would probably be considered at fault. In other situations, the determination of fault is more complex, as two or …
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