I’ve been involved in an accident…what happens now?
When involved in an accident, your well-being is most important; we will fight to ensure your physical and emotional injuries are compensated. A personal injury accident can result in any of the following injuries:
Loss of income (current or future income)
Permanent or temporary physical impairment
Decreased quality of life
Overall pain and suffering
Do I have a case?
you should begin by asking yourself three basic questions: Did you suffer a personal injury and not just property damage? Second, were your injuries caused by the negligence of another person or entity? Finally, do you have recoverable damages? If the answer to all three questions is “yes,” you may be able to obtain financial compensation for your injuries by bringing a personal injury lawsuit.
Here are some basic dos and DON’Ts when
dealing with a personal injury situation.
DO…..
1. Report your accident as soon as possible.
2. Seek medical attention for any injuries.
3. Gather as much information as you can about the accident.
4. Contact a personal injury attorney.
DON’T…..
1. Volunteer information to your insurance company regarding your claim.
2. Give your insurance company any recorded statement without talking to your attorney first.
3. Admit fault.
4. Negotiate directly with the other driver.
5. DON’T accept or sign any settlements from any insurance companies before speaking to an attorney.
Loss of income (current or future income)
Permanent or temporary physical impairment
Decreased quality of life
Overall pain and suffering
Do I have a case?
you should begin by asking yourself three basic questions: Did you suffer a personal injury and not just property damage? Second, were your injuries caused by the negligence of another person or entity? Finally, do you have recoverable damages? If the answer to all three questions is “yes,” you may be able to obtain financial compensation for your injuries by bringing a personal injury lawsuit.
Here are some basic dos and DON’Ts when
dealing with a personal injury situation.
DO…..
1. Report your accident as soon as possible.
2. Seek medical attention for any injuries.
3. Gather as much information as you can about the accident.
4. Contact a personal injury attorney.
DON’T…..
1. Volunteer information to your insurance company regarding your claim.
2. Give your insurance company any recorded statement without talking to your attorney first.
3. Admit fault.
4. Negotiate directly with the other driver.
5. DON’T accept or sign any settlements from any insurance companies before speaking to an attorney.
The law office of Theodore London is proud to announce a partnership with leading attorney Cannon Lambert to represent victims of car accidents.
(Attorney Theodore “Ted” London)
Chicago’s Best Estate Planning Attorney represents clients throughout Chicagoland in both State and Federal matters. The Firm’s clientele includes business Owners, Churches, government officials, Nonprofit organizations, investors, and individuals.
Cannon D. Lambert, Sr., Esq.
Cannon is a highly skilled, well-respected trial attorney who aggressively seeks justice and real compensation for his clients. In his career, Cannon’s cases have often received national attention.
He recovered over a half million dollars for a father mistakenly locked in a visitor’s room at the Cook County Jail.
Cannon represented Sandra Bland (a woman wrongfully arrested and then found dead in a Texas jail cell) and not only obtained 1.9 million dollars for the family but also forced policy changes in a manner never done before.
It doesn’t matter to Cannon if a case is a high profile or not. Whether he is resolving a case for $5 million, as he did against the Chicago Transit Authority, or seeking policy limits in a fender-bender, Cannon fights for his clients in all situations.
He recovered over a half million dollars for a father mistakenly locked in a visitor’s room at the Cook County Jail.
Cannon represented Sandra Bland (a woman wrongfully arrested and then found dead in a Texas jail cell) and not only obtained 1.9 million dollars for the family but also forced policy changes in a manner never done before.
It doesn’t matter to Cannon if a case is a high profile or not. Whether he is resolving a case for $5 million, as he did against the Chicago Transit Authority, or seeking policy limits in a fender-bender, Cannon fights for his clients in all situations.
Guidelines for having “The Talk” with your parents about Estate Planning
Have you had “THE TALK” with your parents about their estate plans? If not, don’t worry you’re not alone.
34% of parents haven’t had a detailed conversation with their adult children about their living expenses in retirement 43% of parents said they haven’t had detailed discussions about their long-term plans, according to a survey of 221 parents (age 55+), and their adult children, conducted by Fidelity Investments.
Here are some questions to ask first when talking to your family.
1. Have you done any Estate Planning thus far?
Ask this question first, you might be surprised by the answer, many parents have started the process but need guidance completing it. This provides a great head start if some documents have already been drafted. You can now steer the conversation towards updating and amending them.
2. If you haven’t started Estate Planning yet, what do you have in mind?
Make it clear from the beginning that your intentions are only to help and care for your parents. Make it clear they still have control over their own decisions.
3. Have you considered contacting an estate planning Attorney?
You can do some research on this before having a conversation with your parents. It might be helpful to even provide some insight on attorneys in the area you’ve sought out already.
4. What are your plans post-retirement?
This question is crucial and determines how you move forward. Ask your parents what their plans are for the home and their finances, these things need to be discussed so documents can be drafted to protect their assets.
5. Who are you leaving your home to? Who will make financial and business decisions for you and where are the accounts located?
This will help determine what estate plans your parents need. A Land Trust for the home, and Powers of Attorney for them also. Depending on the financials of the estate a Living Trust may be necessary also.
The actual amounts in each account don’t need to be discussed or brought up only the locations of the accounts so Power of Attorney documents can be given to the proper institutions.
The Family Care Expo is a one-day resource fair and forum designed to provide you with the resources, products, and information to create a better future for you and your loved ones.
With over 30 exhibitors present, the expo will feature workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations.
Are you looking to get informed? A broad range of topics will be covered, including:
There will be job opportunities available at WVON’s Family Care Expo on Saturday in the healthcare field.
Become a Care Coordinator or learn how to earn while caring for your loved ones at home as a caregiver.
This workshop starts promptly at 10 am at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson Blvd.
The workshop is free because WVON is cool like that!
Sponsored by Meridian Health Plan!
With over 30 exhibitors present, the expo will feature workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations.
Are you looking to get informed? A broad range of topics will be covered, including:
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
There will be job opportunities available at WVON’s Family Care Expo on Saturday in the healthcare field.
Become a Care Coordinator or learn how to earn while caring for your loved ones at home as a caregiver.
This workshop starts promptly at 10 am at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson Blvd.
The workshop is free because WVON is cool like that!
Sponsored by Meridian Health Plan!
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