As we take a look in the rearview mirror at the crash stats compiled by the Illinois Department of Transportation for 2020, we have yet another reason to be glad that terrible year is over. Despite a significant drop in the number of vehicle miles traveled due to the pandemic, the number of people killed…
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Winter Weather Increases The Danger Of Poorly Designed & Maintained Roads
Unlike our neighbors to the South, Chicagoans do not act like the world is ending each time it snows. After the first snow of the season — when it seems like everyone else on the road has forgotten how to drive — even running some errands or heading to work in winter weather doesn’t seem…
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Who Pays in a Rideshare Accident?
Ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, have become popular ways of getting around. In many ways, they are much easier than trying to get a taxi, particularly in cities that do not have prominent and reliable taxi services. From a legal standpoint, rideshare services present several complex issues. For instance, rideshare drivers work as…
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Just What the Doctor Ordered
If you say that something is “just what the doctor ordered,” you are probably having a good time. It’s an expression we use to say that we like what we are doing because it is making us feel good, which is sort of funny. After all, following the doctor’s orders is not always easy. One…
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Eight Things to Do After a Car Accident in Chicago
Did a reckless or negligent driver cause your car accident in Chicago? If so, you may be unsure what steps to take to protect your right to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. Talking to Chicago car accident attorneys is one of the best ways to protect your legal rights. However, there are some…
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