As a property owner, am I responsible for people injured on my property? In Illinois, owners of property are not automatically responsible for people injured on their premises. The injured party must show that the owner was negligent; that is, he or she failed to meet his or her duty to keep the premises reasonably […]
Category: Personal Injury
After an Accident, Submit Your Medical Bills to Your Health Insurance Carrier
Avoid this Mistake: Not submitting your medical bills to your own health insurance company Not submitting your medical bills to your own health insurance company is only one of many disastrous mistakes an injury victim can make if an experienced lawyer is not consulted right away. If you are in a car accident and have […]
Injuries on Private Property: What You Need to Know
Injuries on private property happen every day. Many people believe that if they become injured on the property of another, that party is strictly liable for their injuries. However, that is not the law in the State of Illinois. Before you seek damages for your injury, learn about your rights and the rights of the […]
Exculpatory Clauses at Fitness Clubs
What is an Exculpatory Clause? Fitness clubs, as well as recreational facilities, often have their customers sign exculpatory clauses as part of their membership agreement in an effort to limit their liability for subsequent injuries. Illinois law, however, does not favor such agreements. (Calarco v. YMCA of Greater Metropolitan Chicago, 149 Ill.App.3d 1037, 501 N.E.2d […]
The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist and Medical Payments Auto Insurance Coverage
Whether signing up for new auto insurance, adding a new vehicle to your policy, or renewing an existing policy of auto insurance, consider two coverage options that can help you if you are in a car accident: Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Adequate Medical Payments Auto Insurance Coverage. These policies can add extra protection […]