The Great Tesla Recall of 2023: Over 2 million Teslas are recalled – is yours on the list?

Some Tesla recalls have placed drivers in unsafe situations like an autopilot feature steering an inattentive driver into an intersection or malfunctioning seatbelts. Were you struck by a Tesla driver whose car errantly auto-drove or malfunctioned? Or, were you a Tesla driver injured more seriously than you should have been due to defective safety features…

Workers’ comp vs. disability: Here’s what you need to know

Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are not the same thing. With a clear understanding of workers’ comp vs. disability, you can get the coverage you need if you are hurt at work. Plus, you can partner with a Chicago workers’ compensation attorney to help you pursue compensation from anyone responsible for your on-the-job injury. Horwitz,…

What are the safest and the most dangerous forms of transportation in Chicago?

Staying safe in a large city like Chicago means being aware of your surroundings and making informed choices. When you must commute to work, sightsee, or shop, you must know Chicago’s safest and most dangerous forms of transportation. Regardless of how you get around Chicago, you risk being hurt by someone negligent or malicious. When…

Why do so many fatal car crashes happen at night?

The answer is less obvious than you may think A car accident that ends in death leads families to search for answers as to why it happened. While there is a wide range of causes for crashes, those that occur at night have many of the same contributing factors. These elements make an accident more…

Watch out for these holiday shopping scams

Protect your wallet and your holiday cheer It’s exhilarating to find the most sought-after gift, the best price on a holiday getaway, and give to others to make their holiday brighter. The holidays are one of the most common times that shopping scams become even more targeted, taking advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. Don’t let these…

TBI and weather changes: How seasons affect people with traumatic brain injury

Many individuals are alerted to changing weather by a change in their bodies. Aches, pains, and stiffness can be more reliable indicators of varying weather patterns than a local forecast to determine the Chicago weather. People who have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be even more susceptible to weather and changing seasons. Of the…

Free legal help for veterans in Illinois

Taking care of those who have sacrificed so much As a veteran, you risked your life for the rights of people in the U.S. Now, you find yourself fighting for your rights, whether it’s trying to get benefits you’re entitled to, resolving a family legal affair, or getting a criminal record expunged. Many veterans have…

How to obtain a cash settlement for your insurance claim

Life doesn’t come to a stop after being injured in an accident. If anything, the pressing matters that come daily often seem to build, growing into a mountain of problems that need solving. There are many tasks you are equipped to handle, but taking on the critical responsibility of negotiating with insurance companies while you…

Can you sue after signing a waiver?

When was the last time you went to a trampoline park or rode a jet ski? What about visiting a haunted house or an escape room? You may remember signing a waiver before the fun, but what exactly did it mean? Waivers are meant to provide legal security for those managing risky activities, but these…

Illinois Halloween laws to remember this fall

Halloween is often celebrated as a way to step out of your everyday life and become someone, or something, else. Princesses, movie stars, superheroes, witches, wizards, monsters – the list goes on for how children and adults may wish to dash about their neighborhoods in search of treats. However, our state is famous for some…