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Most car accidents involve driver error, but that is not always the case. If you suffer injuries after hitting a large pothole, striking roadway debris or losing control because of a dangerous road condition, questions may arise about who bears responsibility for the...
You posted a photo at your cousin's wedding two weeks after your car crash in Plainfield, Illinois, smiling and holding a drink. The insurance adjuster found it, screenshotted it and now argues your injuries cannot be that serious if you can still dance and socialize....
Waiting for an insurance settlement to come through can feel like an eternity, especially when the process stalls without explanation. This article examines why these delays can happen and what your options are to move things along. Is it bad faith? When an insurer...
You've just been in a car accident, and you're tempted to wait before filing a claim. Maybe you think your injuries will heal on their own, or perhaps you're just overwhelmed by everything happening in your life right now. However, waiting could seriously weaken your...
The open road can quickly turn dangerous, especially when large trucks share it. “No-Zones,” or truck blind spots, are vast areas around a truck where the driver cannot see other vehicles. These invisible zones contribute significantly to devastating accidents. A...
In just a few seconds, a car crash can alter your life. Beyond the pain and shock, you may face medical bills, lost income and the stress of dealing with insurance companies. In Illinois, accident victims have the right to seek fair compensation. However, getting what...
Car accidents can disrupt your life in an instant, leaving you with unexpected medical bills, vehicle repairs, and emotional distress. If you've been injured in a car accident in Illinois, understanding the settlement process is crucial to ensure you receive fair...
Some states may deny a workers’ compensation claim if the injured employee had a pre-existing condition or prior injury. The state of Illinois does not automatically disqualify a workers’ compensation claim if you have a pre-existing condition, but you may find that condition becoming the focus of your claim. Illinois state law employs the concept of aggravation of an injury…
Last summer, a Greyhound bus crashed on I-70 in Highland, IL, killing three passengers and injuring more than a dozen others. The crash happened when the bus collided with three semi-trucks parked on the shoulder of an exit ramp near the Silver Lake rest area. In interviews done with passengers following the crash, one passenger claimed the bus driver repeatedly…
Truck accidents are unique for a couple of reasons. First, a fully loaded truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger car weighs somewhere around 3,000 pounds. This significant disparity in size usually results in those in the passenger vehicle sustaining serious or catastrophic injuries or dying from the collision. In some cases, the truck driver…