How To Write a Settlement Demand Letter
If you’ve been injured in a car accident or other type of incident in Illinois, one of the first major steps toward resolving your personal injury claim is writing a settlement demand letter. This letter…
What if You Were Partially at Fault for Your Injury?
If you were partially at fault for your injury in Illinois, you may still be able to recover compensation under the state’s modified comparative negligence statute. This law allows injured victims to pursue damages even…
What Is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Actions?
The main differences between wrongful death and survival actions lie in what damages are covered and what forms the basis of the claim. A wrongful death claim compensates surviving family members for their own losses…
Are There Damage Caps in Illinois Personal Injury Cases?
In most Illinois personal injury cases, there are no caps on the amount of compensation you can recover. That means victims can generally pursue the full value of their losses, including both economic and non-economic…
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Illinois?
Under Illinois law, only the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit. This individual is sometimes called an “executor” if the person left a will, or an “administrator” if…
Meyers & Flowers Secure A $3 Million Settlement for Pretrial Detainee Denied Adequate Medical Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, IL — September 2025 – Meyers & Flowers attorneys Craig Brown, Lauren Edmunds and Christopher Warmbold recently secured a $3 million settlement, the full insurance policy limits, on behalf of a…
How the Right Lawyer Can Help You Get Compensated For a Failed Hip Replacement
If you have had a hip replacement and suspect it has failed, you need to take action. You must seek immediate medical attention. And you must consult with the right lawyer to protect your rights…
How Long Can You Wait to File a Lawsuit After a Failed Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement is a major surgery that necessitates a significant recovery period. You expect and hope it will be successful the first time. However, hip replacement failures are not uncommon. If you suspect your hip…
How Aggressive Driving Leads to Truck Accidents
Aggressive driving poses a significant risk to everyone on the road. All aggressive driving is dangerous. However, when a commercial truck driver acts aggressively, the stakes are even higher. If you have been injured or…
Who’s Liable When a Third Party Causes a Car Accident?
Most car accidents involve an at-fault driver. However, some accidents are caused by parties who are not even present at the scene of the accident. These third parties can be held liable if their negligence…