Katzman & Sugden LLC, Personal Injury Attorneys in Belleville IL, is proud to support the 20th Belleville Law Day Run. It's a great event to benefit two organizations that we are honored to be a part of; Belleville Running Club and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. ...
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When a person has experienced a personal injury due to the negligence of another party, it is important that they take certain steps to ensure their legal rights are protected. It is not always easy to know when and how best to go about this process, but there are some general guidelines that can help. First, seek medical attention as soon as possible after experiencing a personal injury. Not only is this important for your health and well-being, but obtaining medical records can be helpful if you need to prove your case in court later on. After seeking treatment, document the...
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When an individual suffers a slip and fall injury, the accident can range from minor to catastrophic. In any case, victims of slip and fall injuries may be entitled to compensation for their losses that result from the incident. Since proving liability in these cases is often complex and requires knowledge of personal injury law, consulting with a lawyer who has experience in handling slip and fall claims is often the best course of action. A lawyer can help victims to understand their legal rights, advise them on how to proceed with their claim, and provide assistance throughout the entire process. It...
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Congratulations to Partner, Danny Katzman , who won 1st place in the 2022 Illinois State Bar Association Lincoln Award Writing Competition. In addition to winning the $2,000.00 grand prize, his article, A Brave New World of Digital Payments for Lawyers, will be published in the February 2022 issue of the Illinois Bar Journal. This is the 3rd time in the past 4 years that he has been a winner of this writing competition. View more information here: https://www.isba.org/barnews/2021/12/2022lincolnawardlegalwritingcontest0...
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Congratulations to Katzman & Sugden, LLC Partner and Personal Injury Attorney in Belleville IL, Danny Katzman who won 2nd place in the 2021 Illinois State Bar Association Lincoln Award Writing Competition. In addition to the $1,000.00 prize, his article, "Are E-Signatures E-nough Under Illinois Law" will be published in an upcoming issue of the Illinois Bar Journal. It is the 2nd time in the last 3 years he has received this award! View the article here: https://www.isba.org/barnews/2021/01/2021lincolnawardlegalwritingcontest...
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Pain and suffering is not just what you feel you’re entitled to for listening to political advertisements on TV, radio, and social media. In the context of a personal injury lawsuit, pain and suffering (the physical and mental anguish caused by an injury) is an element of damages aimed to make an injured person whole after an accident. In addition to lost wages and the cost of medical bills, you will also experience non-economic (and more subjective damages) damages, such as pain and suffering and loss of a normal life. Despite all the promises you hear by politicians, it is...
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At first thought, if you do not know the identity of the other driver, how could you possibly collect compensation from him or her? While this is technically true, the unknown driver is not the only possible source of compensation for your injuries. By law, every insurance policy issued in the State of Illinois must have uninsured motorist protection. This means that you may be able to collect compensation through your own insurance policy (or if you were a passenger, the insurance policy of the driver of your vehicle). Uninsured motorist benefits pay injury-related damages (medical bills, lost wages, pain...
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Belleville, IL - Katzman & Sugden, LLC, one of the leading personal injury law firms in Belleville, IL, announces that Daniel Katzman, a partner in their distinguished firm, has been elected President of the St. Clair County Bar Association for the period 2020-2021. Daniel Katzman has been a member of this non-profit organization for many years, bringing his extensive legal experience as well as his genuine interest in the development of his community. The St. Clair County Bar Association is known for its strong roots in the local community and focuses on professionalism, continuing legal education and community service; values...
Continue readingEven though most dog bites occur near someone’s house in a neighborhood, some owners do make the mistake of bringing violent pets into public areas. If an incident where the dog attacks someone else within the premises occurs, both the pet owner and property owner can be held liable. Airports in particular have seen a number of animal-related incidents in the past. In December 2017, a five-year old girl in Portland made national headlines when she was attacked by an emotional support dog while waiting for her flight. Her family is now suing the dog’s owner for not taking better control...
Continue readingNot many people believe that their family or their loved ones could be the victim of undue influence. That is something saved for fiction that adds an exciting twist to a story. However, undue influence is one of the most common reasons people contest the will of their loved one during probate. Unfortunately, there is no stable definition The definition of undue influence varies by state. Illinois law states that undue influence occurs if something prevents the creator of the will from establishing or executing their wishes. And the influence must connect directly with the execution of the will during probate. That is a...
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