5 Reasons You Need a Personal Injury Attorney to Assist You with Getting Compensation
October 15, 2024
Recovering fair compensation after an accident in central Illinois is often challenging. There are complicated legal arguments to make, you need strong evidence to support your claim, and you’re fighting insurance companies with vast resources. With so much at stake and so many obstacles in your path, you need a lawyer’s help. Here are five […]
What Is Pain & Suffering in a Personal Injury Lawsuit, And How Is It Calculated?
October 8, 2024
After suffering injuries in an accident in Illinois, the costs can be surprising. First, there are the mountains of medical bills injury victims face for their emergency room visits, doctor’s appointments, diagnostic scans, and treatments. Additionally, many people lose significant income due to missed time at work. Filing a personal injury claim can allow you […]
When filing a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois, one of the critical steps is the discovery phase, in which both sides gather and exchange evidence. The Illinois injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Goldfine & Bowles have been helping injured people for over 60 years, and we know how important the discovery process is […]
The bedrock principle of personal injury law is that someone who causes an accident should be financially responsible for its consequences. But what happens when more than one person contributes to an accident? Should a defendant have to pay an accident victim who was partially to blame for their own injuries? These scenarios are why […]
Suffering an accident-related injury in Illinois can lead to excruciating pain and significant disability, requiring lengthy and intensive medical intervention. However, the consequences of an injury do not end here. Injury victims often face overwhelming medical bills for their diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. Furthermore, their injuries may force them to miss time at work, […]
You may have suffered a horrific injury that’s changed your life, requiring you to adapt to a new routine or lifestyle. In addition to physical pain, you may feel distraught and hopeless, trying to remember what your pre-injury life was like. You may suspect you have a personal injury claim but want to know more about it. […]
Every workplace exposes its employees to potential hazards and injuries, just some more than others. Employers are legally required to make a workplace safe and free from accidents. In Illinois, there could even be consequences if an employer or company fails to uphold these standards. Almost everyone has had a job at one point of […]
What Are the Exceptions to the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Illinois?
February 15, 2024
In Illinois, the personal injury statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the injury to file most personal injury lawsuits. If you wait too long to file a personal injury lawsuit and miss this two-year deadline, you could lose your right to sue. However, there are several exceptions to this rule […]
Long-term care facilities like nursing homes are becoming an increasingly common option with our aging population. The National Institutes of Health states that 4.5% of older adults live in nursing homes. While these facilities are supposed to provide care, the reality is that nursing home abuse and neglect are a serious issue that affects thousands […]
In personal injury cases, the term “damages” refers to the compensation awarded to an individual who has suffered harm due to the wrongful actions of another party. This concept is a fundamental part of personal injury law. When someone gets hurt because of another party’s negligence or intentional act, the courts aim to “make them […]