Personal Injury

Yes, if you are in a car accident or another injury-resulting incident and are partially at fault, you can still seek compensation. However, your compensation is reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to you under Illinois' modified comparative negligence rule. If you are found to be mostly at fault, meaning 51% or more,...

In most cases, no. Compensation you receive for a physical injury or physical sickness is generally not taxable under federal law, and Illinois follows the federal tax treatment of personal injury settlements. However, certain portions of a settlement, such as punitive damages, interest, or compensation for claims unrelated to a physical injury, may be...

If you suffered injuries and losses, but signed a waiver, you may still be able to file a lawsuit in Illinois. This can occur when gross negligence occurred or when the other party engaged in reckless behavior. In situations where the other party engaged in intentional acts, you also have the right to pursue...

An underinsured or uninsured motorist claim in Illinois can take weeks to months to settle, depending on the circumstances of the accident. The length of time it takes to settle a case like this depends on the available evidence and the steps the insurance company decides to take to expedite the claim, or not....

Victims of accidents caused by others may seek financial compensation for their losses from the at-fault party. Most of the time, once a decision is made about what the at-fault party owes, a personal injury settlement happens. There are typically three different ways in which insurance companies pay personal injury settlements in Illinois. Understanding your...

Choosing to pursue a personal injury claim can be difficult. No one wants to seem greedy or overreact, but suffering an injury at the hands of someone else can leave you facing emotional, medical, and financial hardships. If someone else’s negligence has left you injured, you need the support of a skilled Chicago personal...

If an accident leaves you injured, you are likely already concerned about the cost of your bills. This financial concern may prevent you from consulting with an attorney, as you fear incurring additional costs. However, many attorneys, such as the Chicago personal injury lawyers with Taxman, Pollock, & Bekkerman, can help you by providing...

Tailgating occurs when the person behind you follows very closely. Often used as a way to scare you into driving faster, it is a type of reckless driving that causes serious injury when accidents happen. But, if you are in this situation right now, how do you manage a tailgating driver? When possible, get...

When an accident happens, the victim often must contact the at-fault party’s insurance company to provide information to them about the incident. The insurance adjuster speaking with you will try to gather as much information as possible from you, often asking the same questions in multiple ways. They may also ask if you will...

If you've been involved in a bicycle accident and need to secure compensation for injuries or property damage, the team at Taxman, Pollock & Bekkerman, LLC is here to help. As we review the steps you can personally take after the incident occurs, we want you to know that we will have your back...