Most people will need to use a rental car at some point in their life, whether they are traveling or if their car is in the shop. Like driving any other type of vehicle, accidents can happen. If injured in a rental car accident, your rights and responsibilities will depend on the rental agreements, relevant…
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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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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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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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Putting 2020 In The Rearview Mirror: Fewer Cars On The Road, But More Deadly Accidents
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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Accidents Do Not Disappear Despite Drop In Driving
Since the Coronavirus crisis began, many of us have been staying home as much as possible. This means we are putting fewer miles on our cars, but it does not mean that we should be less concerned about getting in an accident when we do get behind the wheel. According to research by the Northwestern…
Continue reading…Herniated Discs Sustained in an Auto Accident – What Accident Victims Should Know
Back injuries are common following auto accidents. Many victims of auto accidents may not realize that they have sustained a back injury resulting from the accident, as there are many different causes of back injuries. However, if a person suffers back pain and other complications following an auto accident, that person should consider whether his or her…
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