If you’ve been involved in an accident, you’re going to want an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side. Chicago is a huge city and there are thousands of attorneys to choose from. Friends and family and the Internet can provide recommendations but what exactly should you look for in a personal injury firm? Here…
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Ask the Attorney: I’ve already been involved in a car accident lawsuit. Will it be held against me if I try to collect for my injuries in a second accident?
That’s an excellent question and the answer is “maybe, it depends.” Whether a previous car accident lawsuit will impact your ability to collect for injuries in a later accident will depend on the specific details of the first case. What’s not in question is that you should definitely seek the counsel of an experienced personal…
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Neck and Upper Back Injuries in Car Accidents: What You Should Know
We tend to take our backs for granted. Only when we injure them do we realize that our backs help us do everything physically—move, bend, stand, and breathe. Suffering a back injury in a car accident can disrupt our daily lives, sometimes to the point of being incapacitating. Back pain, discomfort, and injury can take…
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Car Insurance Claims – The Dos and Don’ts
Handling a car insurance claim after an accident can be a complicated and sometimes stressful process. Knowing what to do and what not to do in handling a claim can help Chicago motorists make their way through the insurance system effectively and ensure a smoother experience. If you’ve been in a car accident, it is…
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Why Car Accidents are More Common in Summertime
On its face, it doesn’t make sense that car accidents are more common in the summer. The weather is mild and the days are longer so there are more hours with better visibility for drivers. But, the statistics for 2020 bear it out. The data shows that across the United States, April saw the fewest…
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Do I Need to Report My Accident to the Police in Chicago?
Whether you are legally bound to report your accident to the police depends on the specific facts of your case. However, it is always advisable to report the accident to the police even if it’s not required by law. A police report becomes a written third-party record of the accident and can be very important…
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What Happens If I Have Partial Blame in My Pedestrian Accident?
It’s not easy to be a pedestrian in Chicago. You are vulnerable to any vehicle on wheels whether they are motorized or not. Government data from 2021 projected that drivers struck and killed 7,485 pedestrians, marking the most fatalities in 40 years. In some accidents, the pedestrian might bear partial blame for the accident. In…
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Should I Still Get Medical Treatment If I Feel No Injuries After an Accident?
It happens to everyone. Once there’s been an accident, your adrenaline level skyrockets and your senses kick into overdrive. If there is no obvious injury, most people tend to conclude that they’re fine and don’t seek medical treatment. This is a mistake. Once your heart rate returns to normal and you put the shock of…
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Do’s and Don’ts of Chicago Hit & Run Accidents
In a perfect world, hit and run accidents would not occur. The sad truth is that’s not the world we’re living in. Sometimes people leave the scene innocently not realizing that an accident has occurred. Others may leave the scene because they were drinking, didn’t have a valid license or car insurance, or simply panicked. …
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Is Lane Splitting Legal in Chicago?
Like all big cities, traffic in Chicago can be brutal. Have you ever been in slow-moving or stopped traffic and seen a motorcycle weaving between lanes of stopped cars? That’s called lane splitting and it’s illegal in Illinois except in certain circumstances. While motorcycle riders claim lane splitting is a safe and efficient way for…
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