In work injuries cases, sometimes a dispute arises over the exact nature and extent of the injury in question. Illinois workers’ compensation law gives each side the right to disagree with the initial findings of a medical professional and allows the right request an independent medical evaluation (IME). Typically, this situation occurs when an insurance…

Health insurance has been in the news a lot lately. The Affordable Care Act requires that most Americans carry health insurance or be subjected to a fine. But, did you know that health insurance plays a big role in the personal injury settlement process? Settling a personal injury claim will generally come as a welcome…

Government data places the number of Americans injured in car accidents at 2.3 million every year. All injured car accident victims have the right to compensation. Generally, those victims will have to deal with insurance companies to get that compensation. Dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be a stress inducing process. Here are…