Author: McHargue & Jones, LLC

Short answer: you do not keep the full settlement. In an Illinois car accident case, the gross settlement is usually reduced by attorney fees, case costs, and medical bills or liens before the final check goes out. That is why people asking how much their Illinois car accident case is worth should also ask what…

A back strain or soft tissue back injury settlement in Illinois typically ranges from $3,000 to $75,000+ for non-surgical cases. Most claims involve physical therapy, doctor visits, and sometimes an MRI—but no injections or surgery. In many cases, settlement value is driven by medical bills, pain and suffering, and how long symptoms last. While some…

A neck sprain or soft tissue neck strain settlement after a car accident in Illinois usually falls somewhere between $3,000 and $50,000, depending mostly on the medical bills, length of treatment, wage loss, and available insurance coverage. These are often whiplash injuries from rear-end accidents where the crash may not look severe, but the injured…

If you were hurt in a crash, one of the first questions you probably have is how much a car accident lawyer costs. The short answer is this: **most car accident lawyers in Illinois work on a contingency fee**, which means you usually pay **nothing upfront** and **no attorney fees unless there is a recovery**….

If the driver who caused your crash had no insurance, you may still be able to recover compensation. In many Illinois cases, the most important claim is not against the other driver at all. It is an uninsured motorist claim through your own insurance policy. That is where many people get blindsided. They assume that…

Underinsured Motorist Claims in Illinois: What Happens When the Other Driver’s Insurance Is Not Enough? If you were hurt in a car accident and the other driver’s insurance is not enough to cover your damages, you may still have a path to additional compensation through your own underinsured motorist coverage. This is one of the...

After a car accident, one of the first questions people ask is whether they actually need a lawyer—especially if the crash seems “minor.” No ambulance. No major vehicle damage. No obvious injury at the scene. It is easy to assume the situation will resolve quickly with the insurance company. But what many people learn—sometimes too…

After a car accident, one of the most common diagnoses people hear is “soft tissue injury.” It sounds minor. It sounds temporary. It sounds like something that should go away in a few days. But if you’ve actually gone through it, you know that’s not always true. Neck, back, and shoulder strain injuries can last…