What happens if you wreck a car while test driving​?

Wrecking a car in a test drive accident is the last thing potential car buyers or sellers want to experience. Still, these unexpected accidents happen, and when they do, a Gurnee car accident attorney from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can help protect your rights and fight for compensation for losses you sustain. We can determine…

AI-powered vehicles and personal injury: Who’s to blame when no one’s driving?

As more autonomous vehicles show up on Illinois roads, new questions about liability after a self-driving car accident are on the rise. Driverless cars offer exciting technology, but they also create legal gray areas when something goes wrong. If a driverless car hits someone, who’s to blame? The manufacturer? The software developer? The car’s owner?…

Can a personal injury lawyer drop your case?

While it does not happen often, a personal injury lawyer can drop your case under certain conditions. This may come as a surprise and leave you wondering what to do next, especially while your case is in progress. You may also wonder if this is allowed; the short answer is yes. If you are seeking…

What shouldn’t I say after a truck accident?

A collision with a commercial truck can leave you shaken, injured, and unsure about your next steps. The words you choose matter greatly in the rush of adrenaline and confusion. Whether you’re speaking to the truck driver, law enforcement, medical personnel, or the insurance adjusters who will soon be calling, a single sentence can weaken…

I can’t remember the details of my car accident: how might this affect my claim?

If you can’t remember the details of a car accident, you are not alone. The trauma of the car accident may make it difficult to recall the events clearly. While this may make your case more challenging, it’s still possible to recover compensation for your losses with the help of an Aurora car accident lawyer….

How to choose the best Chicago truck accident lawyer

Finding the right accident attorneys to help you get the compensation you deserve can be complicated. You want someone who has experience, skills, and integrity, who treats you with respect from the start, and is ready to hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions. It’s important that you understand how to choose the best…

The Essential Truck Driver Safety Tips to Avoid Accidents

As a professional truck driver, you know that the consequences of causing an accident are severe: You may seriously injure someone else, you could be held liable in a lawsuit for damages, and your CDL will likely be suspended. The best way to prevent a truck driving accident is defensive driving and other proactive safety…

Can Day Laborers Get Workers’ Compensation?

Maybe. If you’re a temporary worker working for a staffing agency in Illinois, you should be covered under workers’ compensation through the agency you’re contracted with. The Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act requires third-party staffing agencies to carry the same workers’ compensation insurance as other employers in Illinois. Temporary employees in Illinois, especially…

What You Need to Know About the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board

If your Illinois workers’ compensation claim was denied, you have the right to appeal the decision before the Workers’ Compensation Commission division of the Appellate Court. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) is overseen by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC). The board reviews workers’ compensation claims that were denied by the employer’s insurance…

Accidents caused by GPS: How is liability handled?

You may have seen news stories or TV shows where someone is so focused on what their GPS navigation system is telling them that they drive right into a lake or turn onto a one-way street. When you’re unfamiliar with a city, GPS can be useful, but who is at fault if you’re injured in…