Frequently Asked Questions

• I Was Injured. Can I File A Lawsuit Against The Party That Caused My Injury?
  In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, the injured party may pursue a claim against the party or parties that caused the injuries. You are entitled to … more
• Who Is Responsible When A Person Is Injured?
  The law of personal injury is concerned with determining who may be responsible for your injuries and how much they should be required to pay for your damages. Personal injury is part of the law … more
• How Do I Decide If I Need To Hire An Attorney?
  There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court in Illinois will handle claims up to $5000. If your injury is a minor one that will not result … more

Legal Articles

• How do I bring a personal injury action against the federal government, or one of its agencies or employees?
  What if you get in a car accident with a U.S. Marshal, or slip and fall on the White House steps? Your only way to get compensated for these injuries is to file a lawsuit against the federal government, which is a bit trickier that filing a lawsuit against your neighbor or a local business.    Typically, you can’t sue the federal government unless it gives you permission … more
• What are Good Samaritan laws?
  Good Samaritan laws, which are also known as Volunteer Protection laws, are state laws that are enacted to protect healthcare providers and other rescue personnel from being sued as a result of providing help to a victim during an emergency situation. As long as you use reasonable care in assisting a person during an emergency, based on the resources that you have available to you at the … more

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