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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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Determining Fault in a Multiple-Vehicle Accident

Traffic accidents that cause injury often involve several vehicles. There may be only one driver who caused the accident, or the actions of multiple drivers could contribute to a crash. In fact, in some cases, several drivers may be found to have partial liability, and in other cases, only one or two drivers will be considered at fault. If you have been in a car accident involving several other vehicles, you may be wondering how can you determine who was at fault for the crash and whether you can still …
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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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