When you've suffered through a major accident, you might not think your injuries are so serious. You may have even already recovered from much of the physical damage the accident caused. However, that's not the only way you can suffer after an injury. Traumatic events can leave an impact on your mind after the fact. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can have lasting, painful effects on your mental and physical health. Because of this, you need to know whether you're able to file a claim for your PTSD. If you’re...Continue Reading...
You have every right to be upset if your baby was injured because of a doctor’s negligence. Birth injuries can be serious, and they could change your child’s life. They could also affect your life. You are likely looking for justice for a birth injury caused by a doctor’s negligence, but how can you be sure if you can sue for your child’s birth injury?Not every birth injury is caused by medical negligence. It’s important that you figure out whether you have a case against your doctor or another medical professional....Continue Reading...
Being involved in an accident is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through, and when your accident was caused by the reckless actions of another, you may be able to pursue a civil lawsuit against them. However, at a time when you are already struggling physically, emotionally, and financially, it would not be uncommon for you to feel weary at the thought of having to go to court. Fortunately, it may be possible to avoid going to court while still recouping your losses.Having a highly trained personal injury attorney on...Continue Reading...
When you get into a car accident and you know someone else’s negligence was responsible for your injuries, filing a lawsuit can be the key to receiving the compensation you deserve. However, it’s understandable to be hesitant about moving forward with the legal process when you aren’t familiar with how it works. It’s important to become knowledgeable about the basics before pursuing a claim.At Lane & Lane, LLC, we strive to help victims in car wrecks feel more confident as they seek justice in the legal system. A Chicago...Continue Reading...
The victims of accidents have a lot to deal with after they’ve been hurt. They are dealing with injuries, physical pain, trauma, and financial losses. You might be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit for your accident, but you are probably worried about how long the process will take.It’s not possible to tell you with absolute certainty how long your specific lawsuit will take. However, we can give you a general idea of how long each step will take so that you can also get an idea of when you could expect to receive a settlement....Continue Reading...
Social media is woven into the daily life of our clients and should be a point of discussion and diligence when addressing their cases. The Pew Research Center reports that the U.S. population are heavy and frequent users of sites like Facebook. In early 2018 they found that over 68% percent of the population uses Facebook - and roughly 74% of those users log in daily. It’s no surprise that people turn to social media for support and/ or attention after an accident. I mean, it’s only natural to post photos of your car crash on...Continue Reading...
Auto Accidents Due to Texting and DrivingAccording to the Pew Research Center, as of 2018, 77% of U.S. adults have a smartphone. This shouldn't come as a surprise, considering the many ways in which these little devices make daily life easier. For example, whether you're sharing the punchline of a joke or lengthy instructions, text messaging allows you to communicate quickly and efficiently with friends and family.But timing is everything — and when you're behind the wheel, there's no time for texting.When driving, it's...Continue Reading...
Most personal injury claims are the result of a person acting negligently. Negligence occurs when a person fails to act as a reasonably prudent person would act in a given set of circumstances, and when those actions cause harm to another person. The harmed person must be someone that the negligent person owed a duty to, but this is often rather broad. For instance, in car accident cases, a driver owes a duty to drive reasonably, and that duty is owed to all other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and basically anyone who is in the vicinity. In...Continue Reading...
