Especially in a buzzing city like Chicago, rideshare services like Uber, Lyft and Via continue to gain popularity for those who don’t want to deal with the hassle of owning a car in the city. While it’s likely drivers are usually careful during your trip, accidents happen. However, many of these accidents may go unnoticed […]

Car accidents can be scary. A serious one may leave you and your vehicle with permanent damage, incurring heavy bills and fees. If your injuries are severe, you may be unable to work for some time and in need of financial assistance. Dedicated car accident lawyers are available in Chicago to help you through this […]

The effects of a traumatic brain injury are likely life-altering. Unfortunately, the number of people who suffer from a traumatic brain injury every year is stunningly high. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.5 million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year, 50,000 people die every […]

If you’ve sustained serious injuries from an accident in Chicago, you may be facing huge medical bills or left unable to work. If you believe the accident was a result of someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation. Why Do You Need an Injury Lawyer? Having a severe accident can be frightening, especially […]

If you were involved in a car accident in Illinois, it’s best you have an understanding of the laws that apply to ensure that you receive proper compensation and justice. The Statute of limitations: Illinois is no different than any other state; there is a limit on the timeframe in which you can engage with […]

It doesn’t matter where you work; perhaps you’re a steel-erection rigger or maybe you stock supermarket shelves. Simply put, there’s risk of injury while you’re on the job. Fortunately, for anyone employed in Illinois, it is mandatory that employers carry insurance against work-related injuries or occupational diseases regardless of who is at fault. The law […]

As car-accident lawyers in Chicago, we’ve seen it all. Getting behind the wheel when the temperatures drop is a completely different experience than driving in warm weather. On top of that, Chicago is one of the biggest and busiest cities in the country, making dealing with bumper-to-bumper traffic a daily occurrence. In 2016 alone, Illinois […]

No matter how cute or fluffy, a dog is still an animal and still has the capacity to hurt you. Dog bites affect nearly 5 million people in America every year. The common fallacy is that dog bites come from stray or strange dogs, but the truth of the matter is that most dog bites […]

Although there are differences, every state, including Illinois, has specific laws that govern wrongful death lawsuits. If a person died because of a careless act on the part of another person or entity, the person that caused the death can be sued for causing a wrongful death. The spouse or next-of-kin of the deceased can […]

The state of Illinois has several laws on the books that relate to personal injury cases. The statutory rules apply when a lawsuit is filed and may have an impact on the settlement that is arrived at with the named defendant in the case and his or her insurance company. The Statute of limitations: Illinois […]