Car Accident,Motorcycle Accident,Personal Injury - July 30, 2019

Mopeds and scooters are very popular in dense and congested urban areas like Chicago. Their light weight makes them easy to ride. That same quality greatly reduces fuel consumption, so scooters and mopeds are inexpensive to own. Their small size makes them easy to park, and their small engines make almost no noise. Since they…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - May 22, 2019

Chicago is one of the busiest metropolitan areas in the United States. Many Illinois residents regularly visit Chicago for work and leisure. It is also a major business city, and professionals from all over the country travel to and from Chicago for various reasons every day. Like most other metropolitan areas, Chicago roads sometimes fall…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - May 17, 2019

Navigating Illinois car insurance law is crucial for all drivers in the state. Ensuring that your auto insurance policy complies with Illinois’ minimum coverage requirements is not just a matter of legal compliance—it’s a safeguard against the financial fallout of accidents. Illinois operates under a fault-based system, meaning the driver found at fault for an…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - May 13, 2019

Many Americans rely on rental vehicles while waiting on repairs to their own personal vehicles or while traveling out of state. Most rental agencies offer limited coverage in the event of an accident, and a rental car driver’s personal auto insurance policy could also come into play after an accident while driving a rental car….

Car Accident,Personal Injury - May 10, 2019

When most people think of the damages available from a car accident, they generally think of medical expenses for treating injuries and vehicle repair or replacement costs. However, it is also possible for a car accident victim to obtain compensation for lost wages if his or her accident prevents him or her from working for…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - April 2, 2019

Consider all the outside elements you encounter on an average daily drive. Likely, you run across other vehicles, pedestrians alongside the road, cyclists, motorcyclists, construction workers, construction zones, traffic signals, and more. In light of even the most everyday obstacles, it is easy to see that driving commands 100% of a driver’s focus; otherwise, your…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - March 11, 2019

Every state has different laws that may come into play in a car accident case. Illinois drivers should know what to expect after a car accident concerning insurance claims, grounds for lawsuits against negligent drivers, and how to prove fault for an accident. Who Is at Fault? Illinois uses a fault system for handling car…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - February 13, 2019

Every state has unique laws pertaining to vehicle maintenance and inspections, and our Chicago car accident lawyers want all Illinois drivers to ensure they follow their counties’ inspection requirements. Failing to conduct vehicle inspections as required by law could lead to traffic tickets, fines, and possibly harsher penalties. Illinois requires emissions inspections for certain vehicles,…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - December 5, 2016

As the Illinois General Assembly explains, accident victims have the right to pursue compensation from the negligent drivers who caused their injuries. However, claimants must tie their injuries to the accident and demonstrate liability. This may require eyewitness testimonies, police reports, doctors’ records, photographs and other evidence, which your accident attorney can aid in gathering. If…

Car Accident,FAQ,Personal Injury - August 19, 2016

Uber boasts more than 8 million people use their service with over 300,000 drivers on the road in the U.S., according to Business Insider. Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft provide what can be seen as a convenient method of transportation. But there are also risks associated with services like these. As user numbers increase,…