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Loss of a Normal Life Damages

Loss of a Normal Life damages are part of compensation in a personal injury case. But how do you prove what constitutes loss of normal function for a plaintiff?
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Pain is Money; Or is it Just Suffering?

One of the most common questions asked by clients is “how much will I be compensated for my pain and suffering?”
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Is Intoxication Lying in the Weed(s)?

What are the implications of marijuana legalization for DUI laws, operating machinery, and driving through states where it's still illegal? And how can you tell when you are legally intoxicated?
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Categories: Auto Accidents, General

Who Is the Best Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Chicago?

For about 20 million reasons, there is no simple general answer to the question of who is the best lawyer. But there IS a best lawyer for YOU.
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AI Judges: Can A Good Judge Be Artificially Intelligent?

Who programs AI judges and what value judgments, prejudices, and experiences are factored in?
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How Much Can You Win in an Injury Lawsuit?

We have all seen stories of lawsuits filed seeking tens of millions of dollars. Does that mean the plaintiff gets that amount if they win?
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Categories: Auto Accidents, General

When Your Own Insurance Company is Your Enemy

Allstate says "You're in good hands." But are there times when your own insurance company is your enemy? Short answer: yes.
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Wisdom of Solomon a/k/a a Pretrial

Our last several blogs featured arbitration and mediation. In that spirit, this blog will discuss pretrials and one particular case we recently resolved utilizing one. What is a Pretrial? (And How Does it Help Settle Cases) There is no “standard” answer to that question. In a nutshell, a pretria…
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Winter Driving Tool Kit

Winter driving can be treacherous and dangerous, it can slow travel times, and it can be more of a chore than a pleasure, but if you are prepared for it, you will have a much easier time navigating the cold, snowy, and slushy part of the calendar. Drive Safely and Defensively Be smart. Expect delays…
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Mediation Explained (Mediation vs. Arbitration)

Our last blog featured a discussion of arbitration and its many forms. Here, we will discuss mediation, a concept often conflated with arbitration. The Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration (and what about “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)”?) In arbitration, an arbitrator or panel of…
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