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Can I Sue if My Accident Left Me Disfigured?

 Posted on February 11, 2025 in Personal Injury

Glenview, IL personal injury lawyerThe way we look plays a significant part in our self-esteem. Children, in particular, are likely to bully others who look different, further reinforcing the belief that appearance relates to self-worth. While there is not much we can do about the looks we are born with, disfigurement from an accident can cause several adverse effects.

Since facial disfigurement can be associated with physical pain as well as psychological impacts, seeking damages can seem confusing. If you are disfigured in an accident, you are probably wondering what type of compensation you are entitled to. A knowledgeable Glenview, IL personal injury lawyer can ensure your claim is handled competently to achieve optimal results.

What Can Cause Scarring and Disfigurement?

Many kinds of accidents and injuries can cause scarring, limb loss, and disfigurement, including:

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Why Are Falls and Car Crashes More Likely to Injure the Elderly?

 Posted on January 28, 2025 in Personal Injury

Glenview, IL personal injury lawyerFalls are a leading cause of injuries to elders, and some of these accidents lead to death. Pedestrian and car accidents are also likely to cause significant injuries, often worse than what a younger person would sustain in the same circumstances. Although elders may be more vulnerable, they still deserve full compensation if someone else’s negligence caused their injuries.

Why are senior citizens likely to experience more severe injuries? What is the eggshell plaintiff rule? Working with a Glenview, IL personal injury attorney who knows the answers to those questions can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Why Are the Elderly More Vulnerable to Injuries?

As we age, our bodies change. Many of these changes make older individuals more likely to sustain serious injuries in accidents that would not have significantly harmed them in earlier years. Muscle loss and weakness, declined bone density, vision impairment, and trouble with balance make bodies more fragile. Many older adults also take medications for various conditions, and these medications can increase the risk of causing a car accident as well as complications from accident-related injuries.

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I Feel Fine. Why Do I Need a Medical Exam After an Accident?

 Posted on January 13, 2025 in Personal Injury

Glenview, IL personal injury lawyerWhether you are involved in a car crash, slip-and-fall accident, or another type of incident, you may think you escaped without injury. Store management or police officers should ask if you need medical attention, and you might be tempted to say no.

Why would you need an exam if you feel okay? There are two reasons, and both are important. If your injury results from someone else’s negligence, an experienced North Shore, IL personal injury attorney can help you collect full compensation for your damages.

Why Do Lawyers Recommend Getting a Medical Evaluation After an Accident?

During and after an accident, your body produces an adrenaline rush. One of the effects of excess adrenaline is that it can mask pain. While you might feel fine in the minutes or hours after your accident, you could begin to experience symptoms of injuries later. These symptoms could be pain, swelling, bruising, lightheadedness, or nausea, among other things, and could indicate injuries such as:

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Why Are Tractor-Trailers Likely to Roll Over?

 Posted on December 26, 2024 in Truck Accidents

Cook County, IL personal injury lawyerChicagoland is home to various freight hubs and a high volume of tractor-trailer traffic. Although passenger vehicles sometimes roll over in collisions, the stakes can be higher in semi-truck rollover crashes. Nearby cars can be crushed, catastrophically injuring or killing occupants.

Why do tractor-trailers roll over so frequently? Is the truck driver always responsible, or could others share liability? If you are injured in a truck accident, working with an experienced Glenview, IL personal injury attorney for your compensation claim gives you multiple advantages.

Various Factors Contribute to Truck Rollover Accidents

Many tractor-trailers use enclosed trailers used for hauling goods. These trailers are usually between 48 and 53 feet long and 13.5 feet high. The floor of the trailer is 4 to 5 feet off ground level. A semi can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds, although some trailers are overloaded. The trailer’s high center of gravity poses risks, and some conditions increase the danger:

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Illinois Ice Skating Injuries and Premises Liability Cases

 Posted on December 10, 2024 in Personal Injury

Northbrook, IL personal injury lawyerWhether on outdoor rinks during the winter months or inside rinks year-round, ice skating is a favorite activity for many in Chicagoland. Although skating can provide exercise and enjoyment, it can also pose a risk of injury. In some cases, you could receive compensation for your damages by filing a premises liability claim. However, these cases can be extremely complex, and proving that negligence caused your injuries is challenging.

What safety precautions should ice skating rinks maintain? How do you know whether you have a premises liability case? Contact an experienced Northbrook, IL lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. for answers.

What Is Premises Liability?

An area of personal injury law, premises liability refers to the obligation property owners and occupiers have to keep their premises safe for guests and licensees. You may qualify for a premises liability claim if:

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Recent Pedestrian Deaths: Why Are These Accidents So Deadly?

 Posted on November 25, 2024 in Car Accidents

Glenview, IL personal injury lawyerA man died on November 7th  after he was struck by a car in Fuller Park. A 17-year-old boy was killed while riding a bicycle on November 10th in a Waukegan hit-and-run collision. On November 13, a pedestrian was struck by three separate vehicles in Portage and died from his injuries. At Gruzmark Law, Ltd., our thoughts are with the families.

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents typically result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. If you or a loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident caused by negligence, you could qualify for compensation by filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim. One of our experienced Glenview, IL car accident lawyers can verify your eligibility and explain your legal options.

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Employee Vs. Contractor: Why It Matters in Uber Accidents

 Posted on November 11, 2024 in Car Accidents

Glenview, IL personal injury lawyerUber, Lyft, and other rideshare services offer convenient transportation options, and companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats bring ready-to-eat meals to your door. Taxi or limo companies also provide rides to paying customers, and some restaurants deliver their food to customers. Although it may not matter in most cases, the distinction between whether the driver is an employee or a contractor is crucial when one of these vehicles causes an accident. The same concept also applies to last-mile delivery vehicles.

You may qualify for compensation if you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Establishing fault and liability when rideshare or last-mile delivery vehicles are involved is often challenging, but an experienced Glenview, IL personal injury lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. can overcome these challenges.

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My Child Was Injured at School. Who Is Liable?

 Posted on October 30, 2024 in Personal Injury

IL injury lawyerWhen parents send their child to school, they are confident that the child will be safe there. There is an assumption that there will be responsible adults entrusted with upholding standards of conduct and that the child will be taken care of. However, school children can get injured in a variety of ways for a variety of reasons. If your child was injured at school because of unsafe conditions there, you might have a case to sue the school for damages. Speak with a seasoned Glenview, IL personal injury lawyer to learn more.

What Does Premises Liability Mean?

In Illinois, property owners have a responsibility known as premises liability to ensure that their property poses no threats that could endanger someone. When the property is a school, it is legally responsible for providing a safe environment for its students. Schools are required to maintain their facilities and ensure that students can be safe while on school property. If a school environment is unsafe and a student gets injured, liability for the injury could fall on the school.

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What Kinds of Spooky Accidents Happen on Halloween?

 Posted on October 10, 2024 in Personal Injury

IL injury lawyerWith Halloween just around the corner, young children are getting excited about trick-or-treating. Haunted houses attract patrons of all ages, and Halloween parties will be plentiful in Illinois. Unfortunately, along with all the fun comes the chance of injury-producing accidents and incidents. Understanding common causes of Halloween injuries may help you prevent them.

What kinds of accidents are common during the Halloween season? Can you get compensation through a personal injury claim? An experienced North Shore lawyer can assess your situation and tell you whether you qualify during your free consultation.

Types of Accidents That Occur in Halloween Season

Around 3,200 people visit hospital emergency rooms yearly on Halloween. While some injuries, such as pumpkin-carving cuts, result from someone’s own carelessness, others are caused by another party’s negligence. Injuries caused by negligence may qualify you to gain compensation through a personal injury claim.

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How Do Delayed Reactions Cause More Serious Car Wrecks?

 Posted on September 26, 2024 in Car Accidents

Northbrook car accident lawyerDrivers must remain ready to react quickly to changing traffic conditions when behind the wheel of a vehicle. Failing to stay in a constant state of readiness is behind many otherwise avoidable collisions that injure or kill travelers. Have you ever wondered why?

Many negligent driving behaviors delay a driver’s reaction time, often not allowing him enough time and space to avoid causing a car accident. If a negligent driver injures you, you may qualify for compensation. Working with an experienced lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. can dramatically improve your chances of obtaining the maximum amount you deserve.

What Is Driving Reaction Time and Stopping Distance?

Suppose Jim is driving at 85 mph. He rounds a curve with standstill traffic 700 feet ahead. Jim’s reaction time includes multiple steps. He must:

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