How Long Does a Car Accident Case Take in Chicago?

If you’re in a car accident in Chicago, how quickly your case gets resolved can depend on a variety of issues. Some factors, like clear evidence and everyone agreeing on what happened, can speed things up. On the other hand, if there are arguments about who’s at fault or if injuries are serious and need…

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What Are Economic Damages, Exactly?

When you’re hurt because of someone else’s actions, you can see compensation for your losses. In Illinois, this is called compensatory, or actual, damages. There are two types of compensatory damages: economic, and non-economic. Under the law, “‘Economic loss’ or ‘economic damages’ means all damages which are tangible, such as damages for past and future…

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Stress Levels Are High, and It’s Making Roads Dangerous

Our roads have become increasingly treacherous, if local news reports are to be believed. Every morning, we see and hear anchors and reporters talking about car crashes all over Chicago. We’ve witnessed a few ourselves. Turns out, Chicago isn’t an outlier; the whole country has been affected. The recent surge in car accidents in the…

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Traveling Outside Chicago? Be Careful of Farmland Terrain

During a winter storm in DeKalb County, approximately 65 miles from Chicago, a car slid off the slippery roadway at the junction of Somonauk and Gurler roads. The vehicle ended up upside-down in a flooded ditch, near a culvert with snow covering the ground. Despite the challenging circumstances, the driver managed to call for help,…

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An Alderman Wants to Install Bollards. We Couldn’t Agree More.

Bollards are posts, usually made of concrete or metal, that provide visual cues for drivers and pedestrians. Sometimes they’re used in front of parking garages to ensure that you can’t get out without paying the ticket; sometimes they pop up between bike lanes and the roadway to separate drivers from cyclists. But sometimes, they’re strategically…

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