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…

Can I sue for an old injury?

Illinois residents who sustain an injury because of another party’s negligence can sue that party, potentially collecting compensation for the damages sustained from the injury and its consequences. The Chicago personal injury attorneys from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates have helped many injury victims pursue that compensation. Sometimes, clients ask, “Can I sue for an old…

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…

Personal injury and social media: How might social media affect my case?

The information you share on social media tells a story about your life and health that can be used to influence the outcome of a personal injury case. Setting an account to the strictest privacy settings is of little use to keep posts from impacting a claim’s result. A Chicago personal injury attorney at Horwitz,…

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 the most common winter work injuries?

Snowy weather, wind gusts, and long-term freezes can put Chicago workers at risk of injury. Depending on the industry, workers experience winter hazards like ice-covered sidewalks, streets, roads, or below-freezing temperatures in different ways, but the weather can hurt any worker. If winter work injuries disrupt your life, contact a Chicago workers’ compensation attorney from…

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…