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Children are especially vulnerable on bikes, even when wearing protective gear. If a vehicle strikes a young bicycle rider, it almost always results in serious injuries to the child.  After such an incident, it’s vitally important to take steps to protect the child’s health and their right to file an injury claim once they…

Being struck by a vehicle is a tragic experience. When the driver speeds away and leaves the individual injured at the scene, the experience becomes even more harrowing.  Pedestrians have little protection in a collision. Hit-and-run crashes often leave them with severe injuries and possibly delayed medical attention due to the driver’s decision to…

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of injury in Illinois. In fact, they are one of the leading causes of serious injury, especially for workers and older adults. A single fall can result in broken bones, head trauma, or a spinal injury that changes a person’s life.  Many slip and…

After a car accident, you might expect the at-fault driver’s insurance company to do the right thing and fairly compensate you for your losses. However, insurers don’t always accept liability; they regularly deny valid claims and lowball others.  Here is what drives their decisions in Illinois car accident cases. Insurance Companies Are For-Profit Businesses…

To win a premises liability claim, you must prove that the owner’s negligence caused your injury. These claims are usually based on the following incidents:  Negligence comes down to four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. Each one must be established for your claim to succeed. The Property Owner Owed You a Duty of…

Passengers usually are not responsible for causing the crash itself. However, passengers may still suffer serious injuries that lead to medical bills and other financial losses.Passengers frequently suffer injuries in:Rear-end collisionsT-bone accidentsHead-on crashesRollover accidentsMulti-vehicle collisionsIf you were hurt in a car crash as a passenger, you may have the right to pursue compensation through a personal…

Most personal injury claims involve bodily harm. However, there are situations where accident victims may still have legal claims even if they were not physically injured.Whether a lawsuit is available depends largely on the type of damages involved and the specific facts surrounding the accident. Importantly, you cannot generally sue for emotional injuries if you…

After a car accident or another personal injury, one of the first formal steps in pursuing compensation is often sending a demand letter. A demand letter is a written document sent to the at-fault party or their insurance company outlining the facts of the accident, the injuries suffered, and the compensation being requested.In most personal injury…

In Illinois, traffic cameras are commonly installed at busy intersections and major roadways to monitor traffic flow and enforce certain violations. If you experienced a car accident near one of these cameras, the footage may serve as evidence for your personal injury claim. However, obtaining this footage often requires knowing which agency maintains the cameras.How To…

Illinois law focuses primarily on car seat and restraint requirements rather than front-seat placement specifically. Safety experts strongly recommend keeping younger children in the back seat for as long as possible. Proper seating positions and safety restraints can significantly reduce the severity of injuries when collisions occur. When a child sits in a front seat…