25 of the most frequently asked questions about personal injury loans. This article is designed to answer 25 of the most frequently asked questions about personal injury litigation loans. Sometimes these loans are referred to as injury loans, accident loans, lawsuit loans, pre-settlement loans, or case loans. All of these loans use the value of...
Elgin, Illinois, “The Jewel of the Midwest”, is home to over 100,000 people. Located along the Fox River, it is a city full of art, restaurants, education, and even some claims to fame. But, most of all, it is a city with a strong sense of community. The lawyers at the Kryder Law Group are...
Waukegan Illinois Located approximately 41 miles north of Chicago, Waukegan is famous for being a manufacturing center and a notable industrial suburb of Chicago, Illinois. It is also the county seat and largest city in Lake County, Illinois. Learn more about this city in our Waukegan local guide including information about: History of Waukegan Moving...
Illinois Workers’ Comp Claims and COVID-19 With information surrounding the COVID-19 virus seemingly in a constant state of change, it is difficult for many essential workers to determine what their rights are, and more specifically, whether they have a workers’ compensation claim. This article seeks to explain how the rules in Illinois have changed over...
Stores like Walmart and Target are busy places with hundreds, if not thousands, of people coming in and out of the store every day. Unsurprisingly, people will sometimes slip on water, soap, or leaking detergent and suffer serious injuries. But after the injured person receives the expensive bill for the emergency room, they may...
Learn what leading attorneys say about hiring a lawyer for a motorcycle accident The Kryder Law Group asked 10 knowledgeable motorcycle accident lawyers from across the country the question: “Why hire a lawyer for a motorcycle crash?” If you’ve been injured while riding your motorcycle, you may be wondering why you need to hire...
Do I need a lawyer when I’ve been in an accident? When you’re in a motor vehicle accident, it may be tempting to think you can take care of your case on your own. However, when you’ve been injured in that accident, things can get complicated quickly! Failure to adhere to the process could result...
Illinois Dog Bite Claims in the News Last May, a Markham grandmother and her granddaughter were attacked by a dog while they were on a walk together. They both sustained numerous bites to their legs. Allegedly, the dog ran out from a neighbor’s yard and charged at the two without any provocation. Dog attacks...
CTA Bus Crashes & Injuries: FAQs All too often, we hear about bus crashes like one that injured at least 10 people in a multi-vehicle accident in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood. The accident occurred at the intersection of Damen and 79th Street when a vehicle ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle resulting in...
Semi-Tractor-Trailer Accidents: FAQs On Father’s Day weekend in Central Illinois, a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee was carrying two people. They were traveling northbound on I-55 north of Pontiac when the unthinkable happened and they collided with the back of a semi-tractor-trailer. Both vehicles were merging into the left lane on the highway as the...
Probate Court FAQs: Does Your Case Require Probate Approval? When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to think about is dealing with the logistics of that person’s death. But, unfortunately, there are items that must be dealt with properly particularly if they left behind an estate that now needs to...
Is Social Media Content Admissible in Court? It is hard to believe that not long ago we lived in a world where social media did not exist. It was a time when we did not particularly want our friends, associates, or foes to know what we ate for breakfast or where we vacationed. Well,...
Learn what injury attorneys say about hiring a lawyer for a commercial vehicle crash We asked 17 experienced accident attorneys the question: “Why hire a lawyer for a commercial vehicle accident?” Crashes involving commercial vehicles and semis cause some of the worst imaginable injuries. The size, speed, and mass of a commercial truck or semi-truck...
Riding a Motorcycle in Illinois: Facts, Tips, and FAQs There is a long tradition of riding motorcycles across the U.S. and the state of Illinois is no exception. From the long road trips down lonely interstate highways to the inner-city commutes, there are many reasons people get inspired or motivated to hop on a bike...
Accidents and the United States Postal Service: Facts and FAQs When accidents occur, people don’t often think of the offender being a mail truck for the United States Postal Service. But it happens more often than you think! Dealing with an accident that involves the USPS is also more complicated than you might imagine. The...
Hit-and-Run Accidents You approach a traffic light and come to a stop. Everything seems normal when out of nowhere you get rear-ended. You are in shock, afraid, confused, and in pain. You look in your rearview mirror and the vehicle that struck your car is leaving the scene. Hit-and-run crashes can happen when you least...
COVID-19 and Daily Life in Illinois In Illinois, COVID-19 has affected all of our lives in ways that no one could have imagined. We cannot come and go as we please. If we do leave the house, we have to remember more than just our wallets and keys and now follow a completely different set...
Does the extent of damage to my car impact the payout on my personal injury case? Many clients wonder whether the severity of damage to their vehicle or the defendant’s vehicle impacts their personal injury claim and the ultimate value of the case. Under Illinois law, the short answer is NO according to the Illinois...
What do car accident lawyers do? When you’ve been injured in a crash, a car accident lawyer will ensure that all steps are taken to maximize the value of your case. An injured party can pursue a civil action against an at-fault driver for damages including your medical bills, wage loss, disfigurement, disability, loss of...
Why will an insurance company take your case to federal court? Some insurance companies believe that “removing” a case to federal court means they might get a better outcome there. In personal injury cases, venue (where your case will be heard) often plays an important role in your case. There can be a whole stage...
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