Articles Posted in Injuries

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you already know the toll it can take on your life. You may have trouble remembering things, concentrating, processing information quickly, or even controlling your emotions. These challenges can be frustrating, especially when doctors tell you your scans look “normal” or others…

When you’ve been injured in an accident, whether from a car crash, slip and fall, dog bite, or any other incident, successfully pursuing a personal injury claim depends heavily on documentation. In Illinois, as in other states, proving the nature and extent of your injuries requires comprehensive, credible evidence. Medical records, photographs, witness statements, and…

When you’ve been injured in an accident in Illinois, your losses go beyond medical bills and lost wages. The emotional, psychological, and physical toll of the accident, known legally as pain and suffering, can be just as damaging. If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you may be entitled to seek compensation for these non-economic…

When we think of car accident injuries, we usually picture whiplash, broken bones, or concussions. But not all crash-related injuries are so predictable. Some are rare, dangerous, and even life-threatening—and they often get overlooked. At John J. Malm & Associates, we’ve represented hundreds of clients with injuries that required complex medical treatment and long-term care—injuries…

When pursuing a personal injury claim, one of the most significant factors influencing settlement amounts is the necessity of surgery. Insurance companies and defendants generally recognize that injuries requiring surgery result in greater medical expenses, more pain and suffering, and longer recovery times. As a result, settlements in cases where the plaintiff undergoes surgery tend…

Illinois Accident Attorneys Reveal Proven Strategies to Help Car Crash Victims With Pre-Exiting Injuries If you’ve been injured in a car accident and have a pre-existing medical condition, such as prior back or neck pain, you may wonder how it will impact your personal injury claim. Insurance companies often use pre-existing conditions as an excuse…

If you’ve been injured in an accident and are pursuing a personal injury claim, you may hear the term Maximum Medical Improvement (also known as “MMI”) frequently. But what does maximum medical improvement really mean, and why is it important to your case? In simple terms, maximum medical improvement is the point at which your…