If your son was driving, he is responsible for the accident unless a passenger grabbed the wheel or depressed the accelerator.

When someone who owns the entire interest in a parcel of land or real property and passes away without a will, the state’s laws of intestate succession generally determine ownership. Therefore, just because she said the property becomes your property means very little at this time.... View More

Dog bites are treated as strict liability in Illinois, with the exception if someone provoked the dog, or is some was trespassing. Under Illinois statutes, if a dog, without provocation, attacks, attempts to attack, or injures any person who is peaceably conducting himself or herself in any place... View More

If you were involved in a multi-car accident and sustained injuries, you should first and foremost obtain all medical treatment necessary. Next, you should hire a personal injury attorney. Do not make any statements until you are represented by an attorney.

Many of us offer free... View More

Yes, they can be. Salons are held to a negligence standard like most other personal injury cases. A lot of salons fail to properly sterilize or use new equipment, which tends to be the main reasons infections happen at these types of businesses. Either way you need to consult with a personal... View More

There are a lot of variables in order to answer your question. Such as:

1) How long have you been out of work since your car accident?

2) Have you recovered from your accident?

3) If you have recovered, are your physically able to return to work?

4) Have you... View More

It looks like you already identified the workers’ comp element in this matter. I don’t practice in Illinois, but if you were injured and are exploring your rights outside of workers’ comp, consult with an Illinois personal injury/product liability attorney regarding third-party cause(s) of... View More

It sounds as if this is private organization, where your boyfriend decided to study aviation. They can set their own rules. If the students cannot accept their rules, I would imagine they can leave the program.

Therefore, you will need to accept these rules. I am hopeful that your... View More

It is certainly possible you have a viable cause of action, as well as the ability to recover for the personal injuries sustained. However, the chances of recovery are dependent on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the details around the collision and the applicability of various... View More

It certainly possible that not wearing a helmet in a motorcycle accident, but the affect of that fact is dependent on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the nature and extend of your injuries.

More importantly, do you have an attorney representing you in this matter? If... View More

There is no such scenario. Each of the 2 or more Parties to an accident is ALWAYS assigned some degree of contributory negligence. If it turns out that 2 drivers are determined to be equally negligent, they are each responsible for one half of whatever injury and other damage they cause. In... View More

Absolutely! The owner of the dog is liable for any damages inflicted by that dog

From the limited facts you provided it does not sound like any personal injury was actually suffered? Did they cause you injury? Have you seen a doctor or psychologist as the result of the threats? If you did not sustain an injury it would be difficult to say "you have a case" and even... View More

Without knowing the nature of your injury and the extent of your disability (if any) resulting from the injury, there is no way to answer your question. Also, as a general rule workers' compensation insurers do not voluntarily make offers to settle cases unless an attorney is negotiating for... View More

This is a complicated question, but if you did not own the dog or were dog sitting or letting the dog stay at your house, you are probably no responsible. If your sister lived with your dad then his insurance could cover it. Your sister is definitely responsible, but probably does not have any... View More

It is possible, but unlikely unless you have some type of valid defense such as duress or unconscionability. That said, I recommend asking the attorney and/or firm that is representing you in this matter, as they are in the best position to answer your questions due to their implied knowledge of... View More

First, you need to consult a lawyer as a medical malpractice case can be one of the most expensive and complicated types of Personal Injury cases. In terms of the medical bills you should contact the providers directly and either submit it through your health insurance if available or work... View More

You can certainly file a lawsuit based on the facts provided, but the viability of prevailing and recovering on the lawsuit are dependent on specific facts that are not provided here, such as the nature of you getting dragged out and if you were resisting with the individual.

That said, I... View More

It depends on very specific details surrounding the injury and whether or not a party was negligent. That being the case, I recommend you organize everything in your possession relevant to this matter, including all medical records, and consult with a personal injury lawyer for a consultation.

It is possible that the store could be at fault, but it depends on very specific facts that are not provided here. As such, I recommend organizing everything in your possession related to this matter, including pictures and medical records, and consulting with an attorney individually for a... View More