Multi-car crashes are terrifying events with the potential for lifelong psychological and physical disabilities. The driver or passenger in that instance has no control over what happens when multiple vehicles hit theirs or collision forces their vehicle into others, resulting in a pile-up. These chain reaction crashes can result in horrific injuries and fatalities. Understanding…
Continue reading…Underride Accident Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits In Illinois
Sharing the road with large trucks can be very intimidating, even for a seasoned motorist. Tractor-trailer trucks, construction trucks, and other heavy-duty vehicles have a high clearance which allows for smaller cars, motorcycles, and bicycles to underride the big rig. Underride accidents can have horrific results. Underride collisions tend to crush the roof of smaller…
Continue reading…How Do You Know if Your Chicago Uber or Lyft Vehicle is Safe?
Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft provide their customers with tremendous value and convenience. Rideshare transportation is much more convenient than public transit and equally as cost-effective as taking a taxi. One of the most glaring differences between a taxi and an Uber or Lyft is the comfort of a rideshare vehicle. There are no plastic…
Continue reading…Amputation Injuries in Personal Injury and Auto Accidents
Injuries that lead to amputation tend to be catastrophic. Amputation can happen in a variety of personal injury or auto accidents. An amputation victim in Illinois could lose a limb in a rollover car accident, for example. The force of the crash might have thrown the amputee’s arm out of the window, or the seatbelt…
Continue reading…Lower Body Injuries from an Illinois Car Accident
Illinois car accidents can result in numerous types of injuries, including injuries to the lower body. These injuries can be particularly painful and disruptive to a person’s life, as they significantly limit a person’s mobility following the accident. Lower body injuries from a car accident can include: Feet and ankle injuries – A person’s feet…
Continue reading…Illinois Trucking Accident Worker’s Compensation and Third-Party Claims
When truckers have been injured in vehicle accidents in Illinois, they have a few different options for pursuing compensation for their injuries. Not considering fault, truck drivers working for commercial carriers can look into the possibility of a worker’s compensation claim. They can also consider a third-party claim for negligence. A worker’s compensation claim can…
Continue reading…FAQs About Herniated Disc Injuries Following an Illinois Car Accident
In the blog below, you will find answers to some common questions about herniated disc injuries following an Illinois car accident. These can be serious injuries, and car accident victims should be aware of the possibility for a legal claim for damages in Illinois due to a herniated disc. What does it mean to have…
Continue reading…How Do Pre-Existing Injuries Affect Chicago Car Accident Compensation?
Pre-existing injuries frequently surface in car accident cases, and insurance companies try to use them against victims of Chicago car accidents. Insurance companies argue that they are not responsible for compensating victims who had a pre-existing injury, such as a slipped disc or a back injury, which was made worse by the most recent accident,…
Continue reading…Compensation for a Meniscus Tear in a Chicago Workers Compensation Claim
A meniscus tear is a common injury, especially in jobs requiring extensive physical labor. A person can tear their meniscus in a bicycle accident or pedestrian accident as well. Meniscus tears are less common in automobile accidents, but they can occur. The meniscus is a C-shaped structure that cushions the bone of the upper leg…
Continue reading…Car Accident Abdominal Injury Lawsuit, Claims & Settlements in Illinois (IL)
Lawyer for Car Accident Abdominal Injury Lawsuit, Claims & Settlements in Chicago, Illinois Our abdominal area is exposed to injury in car accidents. The abdomen is a sensitive area filled with vital organs and blood vessels that has little protection from our skeletons. Any traumatic impact, either blunt or sharp, can cause the vital structures in…
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