How long will I feel sore after my car accident?

Following a Chicago car accident, you may feel achy and sore. Even if you were not severely injured, these pains can make it challenging to get your life back on track, and you may be worried about how long you can expect to be in pain and experience discomfort. Talk to your Chicago car accident…

Who’s at fault in a left-hand turn accident?

In most left-hand turn car accidents, it’s assumed the driver turning left is at fault. They have the highest obligation to drive carefully when making a left turn. However, these are some of the most challenging legal cases. They require a thorough understanding of the circumstances and all the factors involved, especially if other parties…

Why should I report a car accident in Chicago?

Calling 911 for a serious car crash brings needed medical help and law enforcement to aid the injured. Yet, you may question whether you should report an accident in Chicago if it seems minor. If you and the other party are fortunate enough to leave the scene without much injury or damage to yourselves, you…

How do you file a car accident police report in Chicago?

Filing a car accident police report is required for Chicago drivers involved in accidents in specific situations involving harm or property damage. Submitting the report is a legal obligation and a way to protect yourself from false accusations or losing out on collecting the compensation you deserve. If you need help with how to file…

Who is at fault if someone cuts you off?

Drivers who hit a car in front of them are often the at-fault parties in rear-end accidents. However, who is at fault if someone cuts you off? The identity of the at-fault party typically changes in these scenarios. An experienced Chicago car accident lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can help if you have been…

Can insurance companies check your phone records?

You’ve been in a car accident, perhaps a single-car event, or maybe with another driver. Insurance representatives are asking for information, including access to your phone records. You stop and think–can insurance companies check your phone records? Don’t guess at the answer and potentially give these companies an excuse to deny coverage or put unfair…

What are my rights as a passenger in a car accident?

As a passenger in a car, you put your trust in the driver and all others on the road. Those parties have a legal obligation called a duty of care to preserve your safety and the safety of everyone else on the road. Drivers owe it to their passengers and occupants in other vehicles to…

Can you reopen a closed insurance claim?

After a car crash, you’re under much pressure to close the claim quickly. Maybe you can’t get your vehicle repaired until you get a settlement, or perhaps you’re behind on bills because you had to miss work. Unfortunately, you later realize that the settlement offer from the insurance company wasn’t enough to cover all your…

Should I hire a lawyer for a minor car accident?

If you were recently injured in a car crash, you may be unsure whether you have the right to take action against the driver who hit you. The Chicago car accident lawyers with Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can review the details of your case and determine which legal options may be available to you. It’s…

What shouldn’t I say to an insurance adjuster after a crash?

You are in a car accident and know you need to tell the insurance company what your losses are. You are justified in being worried about what to do in this situation simply because there is a lot of risk to your case if you say the wrong thing. Insurance adjusters have the single goal…