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In 2003, armed only with ambition and a U-Haul, I and a few fellow Michigan grads rolled into the Twin Cities to start our law school journey at the U. Our first memorable stop? The iconic H.H.H. Metrodome.
Comparative Fault Explained
When you’re injured in an accident—whether it’s a car crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago or a slip-and-fall incident at a neighborhood grocery store—one of the first questions that comes up is: “Who’s at fault?” In Illinois, answering this question often involves comparative fault (also called comparative negligence).
Postman and Roden Law File Wrongful Death Suit against Lil Durk
Today, Postman Law and Roden Law filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Cook County on behalf of the family of Saviay’a Robinson. The suit targets those responsible for the tragic death of Robinson in Los Angeles.
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FAQs
Postman Law specializes in personal injury cases, including car and truck accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, workplace injuries, and more. Our attorneys have secured over $3 billion for more than 1.4 million clients.
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In Chicago and throughout Illinois, the time you have to claim an injury after a car accident depends on the statute of limitations. You usually have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. This is why it’s important to contact a Postman Law car accident attorney as soon as possible.
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The timeline for a car accident settlement can vary widely depending on the severity of the accident, injuries, and complexity of the claim. Learn more about the settlement process in this blog.
Disputes over settlement terms, payment amounts, or deductions can slow the release of funds until they are resolved.
In most cases, the settlement check is sent to your attorney first. They deposit it into a trust account, deduct fees and costs, then issue your portion.
In Chicago, insurance companies usually issue settlement checks within 2 – 6 weeks after receiving a signed release. Insurance guidelines generally recommend issuing settlement payments within 30 days, factors such as processing delays, trust account clearance, and the resolution of medical liens could extend the timeline to several months.
In most cases, car accident settlements in Chicago are not subject to federal or Illinois state income taxes. To learn more about what’s taxable on a settlement and what’s not, read this blog.
Yes, comparative fault applies to most negligence-based claims including slip-and-fall, workplace injuries, premises liability, product liability, wrongful death cases, and other personal injury lawsuits.
Insurance companies may assign fault to lower your payout, but an experienced Postman personal injury attorney will challenge unfair fault determinations and help maximize your settlement. Contact us for a no-obligation case review.
Postman’s car accident lawyers will fight for your rights, secure crucial evidence, and help maximize your settlement. Contact us for a free case consultation.
Fault is determined based on police reports, witness statements, insurance investigations, and accident evidence like photos, videos, and medical records.