Chicago is an at-fault state for automobile accident claims. Drivers must carry minimum liability insurance to pay damages if they cause a car crash. However, before you can recover compensation for your injuries and financial losses, you have the burden of proving the other driver is liable. Proving liability can be challenging because you must…
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Car Accident Liability and Damages Explained
The two big questions people usually have after getting hurt in a car accident that was someone else’s fault are how they will prove who caused the accident, and how much compensation they can get for their injuries and other losses. After reading this blog, you will have a better understanding of car accident liability…
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What Can I Do If the At-Fault Driver Lied to the Insurance Company?
You thought things could not get any worse when you got injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault. Then, things managed to take a turn for the worse, when the at-fault driver lied to the insurance company. As shocking as it might sound, people often lie to try to get out of…
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Understanding the Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries From Car Accidents
Car collisions are one of the most frequent causes of traumatic brain injuries. These wounds can range in severity from a mild concussion to a devastating, even fatal injury. The way that a traumatic brain injury impacts your life will depend on multiple factors. You want to talk to a Chicago personal injury attorney if…
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Dangerous Teen Driver Behaviors
These days, safe driving is not to be a skill in which everyone is well versed. Some drivers, especially teenagers, are easily distracted by using technology, eating, or other poor driving behaviors. This can, unfortunately, lead to car accidents and, in some cases, serious injury. Our Chicago personal injury attorney can guide you through the process of…
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Should You Call the Cops for a Fender Bender in Chicago?
Minor vehicle collisions happen every day. Often, drivers exchange insurance information but wonder whether it is necessary to call the police. Even if it seems that there is no significant damage to your car or injury to either driver, you should consider calling the cops. Not doing so can hurt you if, later on, you…
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How Much Money Can a Passenger in a Car Accident Get?
The amount of money that you might recover as a passenger in a car accident will depend on several factors. The severity and type of your injuries, the medical treatment you needed for your wounds, and the unpaid time you missed from work are a few of the variables that will impact the amount of…
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Can I Get Loss of Earnings or Diminished Earning Capacity Damages in a Car Accident Case?
People often miss time from work after getting hurt in a car accident. If you suffer severe injuries, you might not be able to make as much money as before the collision. In these situations, you are probably asking, can I get loss of earnings or diminished earning capacity damages in a car accident case?…
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Who is at Fault in a Yellow Light Accident?
Many people find yellow light traffic signals confusing. In their confusion, they might make an error in judgment and cause a collision. When that happens, who is at fault in a yellow light accident? These cases will turn on the facts of the situation. You can talk to a Chicago car accident attorney about whether…
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A Friend Got Drunk at My Party – Could I Be Held Liable if They Get in an Accident?
You might think that when you host a party for your adult friends, it is up to them to decide how much alcohol they drink. As the host of a party, you have many tasks to fulfill, like making sure that you don’t run out of food or beverages and that people have a good…
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