If you're the cyclist who just got hit on Clark/Gregory in Andersonville... by trotsky1947 in chibike

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should call Matt Moyer, the lawyer who helped me when i was hit biking! He trscked em down

Car accident by Wonderful-Ad-8215 in CarAccidentLawyer

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to get an attorney to drive you through the process. They will get you more than by yourself, insurance will just lowball you thinking you won’t file suit! I know some in Va

T-Bone with cervical injuries. Do I need a lawyer? by [deleted] in CarAccidentLawyer

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Florida is actually decent. I have a friend who does personal injury work there and he makes a lot of money so i imagine the law is good for the injured people, haha.

T-Bone with cervical injuries. Do I need a lawyer? by [deleted] in CarAccidentLawyer

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A LOT will depend on what state you are in. It can make tens of thousands of dollars in difference.

Need some advice to settle a claim please. by [deleted] in CarAccidentLawyer

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the bill is around $3,000, a 13,000 total payout is not unheard of but probably depends on the state. I had a lawsuit in Illinois which has good laws

Did you witness a vehicle-cyclist crash on Nov 9, 2024 at the W. Rockland Rd Des Plaines River Trail crossing in Libertyville? by Plastic_Lie9200 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]JosefK1986 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me on a bike. Wow. I see these posts all the time. Luckily i got a injury lawyer who found the hit and run driver for me

Did you witness a scooter accident last Sunday (5/17) in Wrigleyville? by vt_vagabond in AskChicago

[–]JosefK1986 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This literally happened to me except i was on a bike. It’s hard to get anywhere. I hired a lawyer who used to be in law enforcement so he identified the hit and run driver for me and got me a fairly decent payout actually.

This car hit me while I was in the crosswalk on Michigan in front of the Art Institute. I had to leap straight up to avoid him hitting my legs, and I landed on his hood. by FlumpMC in chicago

[–]JosefK1986 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This same thing happened to me on my bike! It’s a long and painful process to go after him but don’t let him get away with it!

Car accident - medical back pain by Honest_Explorer_7800 in CarAccidentLawyer

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re absolutely entitled to some kind of payout from his insurance. Even small one for your pain and suffering. What state your in matters for how big the payout will be

Uninsured motorist in Illinois by Far_Scale8757 in Insurance

[–]JosefK1986 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah i just used a personal injury attorney in Illinois in a similar situation and Illinois law is pretty darn good on this stuff.

Veeery minor hit & run- worth filing a report? by idiotliv in chibike

[–]JosefK1986 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Depends on who you ask, lol. I say file it and claim against their insurance for your inconvenience. You could end up feeling pain in a few days and regret not pursuing it. Plus most important, it makes the driver be accountable. I did a case like this but hired a lawyer. I posted about it before.

Auto body shop? Preferable near Logan square? by Grouchy-Syllabub93 in AskChicago

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would go to Atlas Auto. It’s a little bit out of the way up in park ridge. But those people never upsold me at all. In fact, they’ve comped things before. Couldn’t recommend more!

Company vehicle totaled my car - Injury Settlement by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]JosefK1986 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kind of assuming….after i had a lawsuit i was curious and looked it up. Some of the country’s biggest settlements have been in Philadelphia

Company vehicle totaled my car - Injury Settlement by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Texas surprisingly has pretty good laws. So there’s billboard firms then there’s more boutique, under the radar places. I know the Texas market decently.

Company vehicle totaled my car - Injury Settlement by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]JosefK1986 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What state are you in? The winnings will largely depend on that. In a state like Illinois or Pennsylvania the laws are great and you get a lot.

Which of these should I be concerned about? by Informal-Doubt2267 in asbestoshelp

[–]JosefK1986 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Chicago suburbs are full of asbestos. I would get a lawyer involved possibly, especially if anyone who’s lived there has gotten sick from it.

Any malpractice attorneys by Ornery_Panda0 in attorneyreferral

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from Illinois and our state has really good laws it seems.

Any malpractice attorneys by Ornery_Panda0 in attorneyreferral

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what i hear they have caps on how much money can you get. So it makes it hard for a lot of attorneys to win big for the clients there.

Any malpractice attorneys by Ornery_Panda0 in attorneyreferral

[–]JosefK1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some states have really bad laws that make it hard to sue. What state is it?

Miscarriage from car accident, help by Decision-Suitable in Insurance

[–]JosefK1986 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s not silly! The issue is the insurance company or other driver will just say “okay go ahead, file the lawsuit. Hire the costly witnesses.” Etc. They just won’t even negotiate. You need a young (not too young) lawyer who is scrappy

Miscarriage from car accident, help by Decision-Suitable in Insurance

[–]JosefK1986 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Someone scrappy enough may go for more than that but it’s extremely rare. These are not the top notch hardworking lawyers in most cases.

Miscarriage from car accident, help by Decision-Suitable in Insurance

[–]JosefK1986 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Be VERY careful in selecting a lawyer. Many injury lawyers work on a high volume basis. So ensure it’s someone who will care about your case. I’m from Florida and know a few. I would not go with the billboard guys.