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5 Tips to Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim

In most personal injury cases, the plaintiff and defendant will try to settle the claim before going to court. Why? Because litigation is expensive. Howeve ...
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June 14, 2016

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Are Personal Injury Awards or Settlements Taxable?

A question we receive from our clients all the time is whether a settlement is taxable income.  This is an important question to have answered so that ...
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February 2, 2016

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Can a Prior Injury Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?

Moving forward with a personal injury claim while having a preexisting injury can be challenging. Insurance companies are looking for any excuse to deny or ...
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February 1, 2016

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If Your Child Is Injured At School: Can You Sue?

Generally, suing a school district is an uphill battle for plaintiffs and involves a complex legal process.  Illinois school districts generally find ...
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January 29, 2016

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Exploding E-Cigarette causes Auto Accident

Days ago an e-cigarette allegedly exploded in the hand of a truck driver causing an vehicular accident in Indiana.  Findlaw blog author Ephrat Livni, Esq. ...
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January 12, 2016