Personal Injury News & Developments

If you’re still recovering from the injury, answering questions from the other party’s attorney may sound draining and stressful. However, not all workers’ compensation cases have a deposition, and in those that do, it may help your claim. A workers’ compensation deposition allows the insurance company to obtain information about the circumstances surrounding your workplace…

Defamation of character occurs when someone makes a false statement against you, which they publish or state as fact, causing harm to your personal and professional reputation and other damages, such as emotional distress and financial loss. According to the First Amendment, everyone has the right to free speech. However, defamation laws protect people from…

Modern vehicles are designed for safety and survivability to help drivers survive accidents. Unfortunately, these safety improvements are not enough to prevent all accidents. There are many fatal accidents every year, and the vehicle you drive can play an important role in whether you can survive a serious accident or not. At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers,…

Do you know how many accidents happen each day? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 40,000 people were killed in traffic crashes last year alone. The most recent data reveals that one person dies every thirty seconds due to car accidents. It also means that most serious accidents happen during daylight hours.…

Two roles that often get mistaken for one another in death investigations are the coroner and the pathologist. Both professionals are essential when it comes to determining the cause of someone’s death, but how they do their job, their qualifications, and their approaches differ slightly. Understanding the difference between the two can be essential when…

Navigating the legal landscape after an accident can be overwhelming, particularly when dealing with the financial implications of pursuing justice. Personal injury cases, such as car accidents, medical malpractice, or slip-and-fall incidents, often involve significant medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. For many individuals, hiring a lawyer may seem out of reach due to…

When you’re dealing with an injury and wondering how to be compensated for all the chaos it’s caused, you might come across the terms of compensatory and punitive damages. These damages can seem confusing, but understanding the difference is crucial in a personal injury lawsuit. Knowing how compensatory and punitive damages work could mean the…

Common carriers have a higher duty of care when they are transporting people. If someone goes into business to move passengers, they take on far more responsibility than the average driver when they get behind the wheel. If you carry passengers, you can expect that there is a greater chance that you can be held…

The distinction between civil and criminal indictments is a complex area of law that often leaves victims and their families confused and overwhelmed. Understanding these differences is crucial for anyone involved in legal disputes, whether seeking justice for a personal injury or defending against criminal charges. Crimes are Offenses Against the State Crimes are considered…

The City of Chicago is a municipality located in Cook County, Illinois. It has over 2.7 million people and covers more than 227 square miles, with the city limits stretching as far as 25 miles from downtown. The Chicago government employs close to 20,000 people and has been led by Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot since…