CHICAGO, IL - America's roadways may be congested this year as the American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts more than 53 million people traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from last year. AAA predicts 48.3 million American's to travel on the roadways, as commuters leave work early ... [Continue Reading]
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Inadequate Maintenance of Trucks Can Lead to More Truck Accidents
CHICAGO, IL – Truck drivers and trucking companies often skip required inspections and maintenance to save time and money. While trucking companies may generate more revenue by delivering loads in a quicker, more efficient manner, it puts the lives of many innocent individuals at-risk. Truck ... [Continue Reading]
What to do If You Were Injured in an Uber Accident in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - Rideshare apps have grown exponentially over the past few years. Many riders use Uber or Lyft as their primary means of transportation. According to a report released by Forbes, in 2019 alone, there were more than 6.9 billion rides. Passengers that were injured in a rideshare accident, ... [Continue Reading]
Bicycle Hit and Run Accidents: What To Do
CHICAGO, IL - Bicycle hit and run accidents often result in catastrophic injuries for the bicyclists involved. It can be challenging to recover compensation for this type of crash for the bicyclists injuries, property damages, among other losses. More than 2,300 bicyclists were injured as a ... [Continue Reading]
Illinois Nursing Homes Residents Suffer from Facilities Understaffing Issues
CHICAGO, IL - An atmosphere of chronic understaffing doesn't support nursing home residents safety - an issue that remains prominent throughout the United States. Illinois has struggled to provide clinical and support staff in nursing homes and long-term care facilities, making basic care of ... [Continue Reading]
Personal Injury or Workers’ Comp: Which Type of Claim You Should File?
CHICAGO, IL - If you were injured in a work-related accident and it was due to another's negligence, you may seek to recover damages through a personal injury claim or a workers' compensation claim. The stakes are high when filing a personal injury claim in civil court since you must prove the ... [Continue Reading]
What to do If You Were Injured as a Passenger in a Car Accident in Illinois
CHICAGO, IL - When a passenger is injured in a car accident, they have the legal right to pursue compensation by filing a personal injury claim. If the plaintiff can accurately determine the negligent party was at-fault and prove their injuries were a result of the accident, these types of lawsuits ... [Continue Reading]
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Filing an Insurance Claim
CHICAGO, IL – Filing an insurance claim isn’t as open-and-shut as it may seem. Insurance companies have the upper hand in these types of situations, so it’s important you work with an experienced attorney so you can avoid making mistakes and protect your claim. Filing an insurance claim doesn’t ... [Continue Reading]
