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The Three R's in Choosing an Illinois Personal Injury Attorney

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How in the world DOES someone choose a trusted, effective, and experienced personal injury or workers' compensation lawyer and why is it important to give this consideration BEFORE an injury occurs?

 Here are just a few things you should think about in choosing an injury lawyer. I like to think of them as the "3 Rs":

Responsiveness--Find someone who will get in touch with you promptly, return your telephone calls, emails, and answer your questions. Make sure whomever you select suits your personality and speaks to your level.

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Client Receives $650,000 Settlement

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Our client was a front seat passenger in a Dodge Neon driven by her fiancé (now husband) that was T-boned at an intersection at 45-50 miles per hour by a Toyota FJ Cruiser.  Her car was propelled across the intersection and spun around completely.  Damage to the car was so severe it was deemed a total loss.

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Client Receives $200,000+ Settlement

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No one wants to get hurt on the job; however, this is precisely what happened to one client.  He was on a sales call, showing products to a customer, when he fell approximately 10 feet to the ground, fracturing his wrist.

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Your Coverage Protects You Even When You are not at Fault

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The importance of maintaining high insurance liability limits is highlighted in a case I handled for a woman who was injured in an automobile collision.  She was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by another car at an intersection.  The other driver only had coverage of $50,000.00, clearly not enough to compensate my client fairly for her injuries, which included a severely fractured arm that required two surgeries and months of rehabilitation.  Her medical bills alone were nearly $30,000.00, and, as she had no private health insurance, she had no way to pay for them. The at-fault driver's policy ($50,000.00) was offered to my client as compensation for her injuries, but this was hardly enough to make her whole.

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Client, a female in her 70s, was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a collision with another vehicle.  In the collision, she sustained a serious fracture of her forearm that required two surgeries.  The client was ultimately able to maximize her compensation and reduce the cost of her medical bills.  Read more

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Privacy--An Outdated Concept?

One thing I am constantly struck by is how the world is changing more rapidly than ever before.  Just think back to even a few years ago and now fast forward to today and think of all the apps and ... Read more

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