FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A personal injury claim can be daunting, stressful, and confusing. Familiarize yourself with the process and other things you should know about your claim through our answers below.

Featured Question

Is there a time limit to file a lawsuit?

Category: Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

After you have been in any kind of accident, things like recovering from your injuries or getting your automobile repaired can oftentimes take precedence over filing a personal injury lawsuit. Howev …

read more

Sort by date:

Results per page:

Category:

client centered
representation
since 1950

Showing page 3 of 6

Who is liable in my truck accident case?

Category: Truck Accidents

Who is liable in my truck accident case?

Unlike a typical passenger vehicle accident, it is not just the driver and their insurance company who is responsible for your injuries. When you are in an accident with a truck or other commercial vehicle, other parties including the trucking company, the cargo company, the truck's parts manufacturers, and other entities could be liable for your injuries. …

Explore More

Should I take my truck accident case to court?

Category: Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

Should I take my truck accident case to court?

Truck accident cases in Southern Illinois are quite different compared to regular car accidents. With trucks being much more heavier than passenger vehicles, multiple potential parties at fault, and complex Illinois state and federal regulations guiding the trucking industry, not only are truck accident settlements much larger than the average auto acciden …

Explore More

How do I file a personal injury claim?

Category: Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

How do I file a personal injury claim?

A personal injury claim is a formal process in which a party, known as a plaintiff, seeks financial compensation from another party, called a defendant, that they feel is responsible for an accident that caused injuries. If you have who has been injured because of another person’s negligence, you have grounds to file a Southern Illinois personal injury c …

Explore More

Who can sue for wrongful death?

Category: Wrongful Death

Who can sue for wrongful death?

When someone in your family dies as a result of the negligent actions of another person, you may be eligible to sue for wrongful death damages. In addition, local criminal prosecutors may decide to bring criminal charges against the responsible party. However, not everyone is eligible to sue for wrongful death damages, and the scope of eligible parties var …

Explore More

Page

Law Firm Recent Updates

view all articles

Keep up with the latest firm news and personal injury law insights from the Hassakis & Hassakis Southern Illinois personal injury lawyers trusted by Illinois families for generations.

Choosing a personal injury lawyer to represent you in your Southern Illinois car accident, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, or other type of injury case is no minor decision. You need a responsive, compassionate, knowledgeable team you can trust. Hassakis & Hassakis is that team.

Discover why thousands of Southern Illinois injury victims and their families have counted on Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C.'s personal injury lawyers to help them recover. Learn more about who we are and what we do by checking out our latest updates.