Making Personal Injury Claims Against Rideshare Drivers and Owners
The popularity of rideshare services such as Uber, UberX, and Lyft is expanding. Drivers like them because they’re a way of earning cash in a tough economy. Passengers like them because they have many conveniences, such as the ability to schedule rides on demand, and at lower costs than taxicab services. Unfortunately, accidents are just…
Read MoreHow Much is My Pain and Suffering Worth in a Lawsuit in Chicago?
Some personal injury damages can be easily calculated. A victim’s medical bills can be added up. The injured person’s lost wages can be verified by the employer. Pain and suffering, however, requires legal preparation and know how. The jury can award any pain and suffering award they think properly compensates the victim for daily physical…
Read MoreFatal Truck Crash on I-80 Outside of Chicago Just One of Many
ABC Eyewitness News reported, in August of 2016, that a horrific chain reaction truck accident occurred on I-80, involving at least four trucks. The first truck was a tractor-trailer that belonged to a company based in Denver, Colorado – though the truck had Utah license plates. The other three, all from Illinois, included a back…
Read MoreChicago Automobile Insurance Requirements Explained
Illinois is a “fault” state when it comes to insurance accidents. This means that, if someone else causes your injuries or causes a loved one to die, you or your family can sue the responsible parties for your damages. To recover damages, you will need to prove another owner or driver was at fault because…
Read MoreBeyond the Physical: Psychological Impacts of Catastrophic Injuries
Catastrophic injuries can happen because of a vehicle accident, a slip and fall, a physical attack, medical malpractice, or for many other reasons. Common catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputation of a body part, severe burns, multiple fractures, birth injuries, and any injury that has long-term consequences because the victim never…
Read MoreTypes of Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries often occur in motor vehicle accidents. They can also be due to explosions, falls from high heights, and defective products. Spinal cord injuries can cause partial or full paralysis, acute pain, and other severe injuries. Often, spinal cord injuries require a lifetime of care and a lifetime of physical and emotional pain.…
Read MoreLiability for Slip and Fall Accidents That Are Winter Weather- Related
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits; accounting for one million visits yearly. The most common injury that is treated for slip and falls is a bone fracture. The likelihood of a fall increases in the winter when: Ice or snow on parking lots, sidewalks, and…
Read MoreGetting the Support You Need When a Wrongful Amputation or Loss of Limb Changes Your Life
Losing an arm, leg, foot, toe, finger, or hand changes a person’s life. Many people sadly lose a limb or body part or require amputation due to an auto accident, a product defect, a work site explosion, or for other reasons. Part of any damage award that we demand for our clients is getting the…
Read MoreFive Key Steps to Take after an Chicago Auto Accident
Nobody is ever fully prepared for an auto accident. Those in physical pain are just focused on getting to an emergency room or seeing their physician. There’s a natural tendency to say or do nothing until the police arrive. With all the anxieties and frustrations that any type of auto accident brings, it is wise…
Read MoreFederal Laws for Truck Driving on Illinois Interstate Roads
Truck drivers who operate their vehicles on federal roads, which most do, must comply with the various safety provisions of The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), as well as the rules of the United States Department of Transportation. All truck drivers must also comply the Illinois traffic rules. Some of the common rules that…
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