When Can You Sue for a Boat Accident?

When Can You Sue for a Boat Accident?

In Illinois, can you sue for a boat accident when you are the victim of the accident? If your injury is caused by another party, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and be awarded compensation for your injuries and property damage. In Illinois, maritime law enforces strict regulations and safety procedures to keep boaters safe.

Important Points of a Personal Injury Case

Injured woman hands removing bandage from arm

Waiting too long or seeking treatment too late can result in the insurer not agreeing to pay medical bills. Delaying treatment can result in making the plaintiff less believable as it relates to their pain or their injury complaints.

Third District Appellate Court of Illinois Decision of People v. Roa

Cinematic Court of Law and Justice Trial Proceedings: Portrait of Accused Sad Male Criminal in Orange Jumpsuit Led Away by Security Guard in Front of Judge and Jury. Sentenced to Serve Jail Time.

In the recent Third District Appellate Court of Illinois decision of People v. Roa, the third district again addressed an issue that seems to surface more regularly than one would think in criminal cases: that issue being how long of a detention is too long by officers when making a routine traffic stop.