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Yes. Illinois drivers owe pedestrians two duties written directly into the Vehicle Code: a general duty to exercise due care to avoid hitting anyone on … Continued

If a driver hurt you while you were riding in Illinois, a bicycle injury lawsuit can recover the money the crash has already cost you, … Continued

A dog owner sued over a bite in Illinois has two main defenses: that the injured person provoked the dog, or that the person was … Continued

If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog in Illinois, reporting the incident is a required legal step that also protects your … Continued

If a rented moving truck hit you in Illinois, the person driving it is usually the first target of a claim, but rarely the only … Continued

If a truck driver hit you because they were not watching the road, that is a failure to maintain a proper lookout, and it is … Continued

A fully loaded semi traveling 65 mph on dry pavement needs roughly 525 feet to come to a complete stop, close to the length of … Continued

An estimated 528,177 large trucks were involved in police-reported crashes across the United States in 2023, and 5,472 people were killed in those crashes, according … Continued

In most Illinois dog bite cases the settlement is paid by the dog owner’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance company, not out of the owner’s own … Continued

When an officer responds to your crash, the file they open that day becomes the earliest neutral record of what happened, and the other driver’s … Continued

“Premises liability” is a property owner’s responsibility to keep the property reasonably safe, and it is what lets you recover damages when a preventable hazard … Continued

If a drunk or reckless driver hurt you in Illinois, your crash may produce two separate cases and two sources of money. Restitution comes out … Continued

Second impact syndrome is a rare but often fatal condition that can happen when someone suffers a second head injury before an earlier concussion has … Continued

If you are hurt by a driver who has little or no insurance, your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is usually what pays. Illinois … Continued

The Federal Nursing Home Reform Act set a national floor for nursing home care. Congress passed it as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act … Continued

Mediation is a settlement meeting. You, your attorney, the defense lawyer hired by the insurance company, and an adjuster with authority to pay sit down … Continued

Get checked by a doctor after a crash even if you feel fine, and do it the same day if you can. Adrenaline hides injuries … Continued