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A fair car accident settlement is one that fully covers what the crash actually cost you: your medical bills, lost income, vehicle damage, and the … Continued

A contingency fee means your lawyer is paid a percentage of what they recover for you, and nothing at all if they recover nothing. It … Continued

If you were hurt, if fault is being disputed, or if the insurance company is already pushing you toward a quick number, hiring a car … Continued

If another driver caused your crash in Illinois, that driver’s insurance is generally responsible for fixing your vehicle. If you were at fault, or fault … Continued

If you were in a crash in Illinois, you no longer have to file your own written accident report with the state. Illinois repealed that … Continued

Most private cars and motorcycles in Illinois never need a routine safety inspection, but second-division commercial vehicles, buses, and certain trailers do. Those inspections happen … Continued

Neither lane filtering nor lane splitting is authorized in Illinois. Riding between lanes of stopped or moving traffic falls outside the state’s lane-use and passing … Continued

The most distracting songs to drive to all tend to share the same DNA: a fast tempo, big energy, and lyrics catchy enough that you … Continued

No. Illinois is not a no-fault insurance state. Illinois uses a fault-based system, also called a tort system, so the driver who caused the crash … Continued

Yes. Federal labor data puts transportation and material moving work at the top of the list for on-the-job deaths, ahead of construction, and truck drivers … Continued

If you own a residential pool in Illinois, the core rule is simple: it has to be enclosed by a permanent barrier tall enough that … Continued

If your phone started ringing with lawyers offering help within hours of your crash, you are not imagining it, and you are not obligated to … Continued

A motorcycle can be declared a total loss even when it looks barely scratched, and the reason is almost always money rather than the size … Continued

If you were hurt in a car accident while working in Illinois, you usually have two paths to compensation at the same time: a no-fault … Continued

Yes, mopeds and 50cc scooters are street legal in Illinois, as long as the vehicle is titled, registered, insured, and displaying a plate, and the … Continued

In most states you can drive at night with a learner’s permit only within limited hours and only while supervised by a licensed adult. In … Continued

If you were hurt in a retail store because the owner failed to keep it safe, you may be able to recover money for your … Continued

If you ride in Illinois, the law treats you much like a driver: you have most of the same rights on the road and most … Continued

A Chicago red light camera ticket is a $100 civil fine mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle, not the person who was driving. … Continued

When a bicycle and a car collide, the rider almost always comes out worse. Cyclists have no steel frame, airbags, or seatbelt between them and … Continued