Auto Accident
Do I Have to Replace My Seat Belts After a Car Accident?
When your vehicle is involved in an accident, you need to have it inspected have the damage repaired. In almost every scenario, you’re going to need your seat belt(s) repaired or replaced, too. Your seat belt is what prevented you from getting thrown from the vehicle. The jolting sensation that occurs when one vehicle crashes…
Read MoreIt’s Almost Winter in Chicago. Make Sure You’re Safe on the Roads
Driving in Chicago can be a challenge at time of the year, but winter is an entirely different animal. The Windy City sees an average of 36” of snowfall each winter (though sometimes, it seems like it drops all at once). With plenty of snow on the ground, drivers can easily come across hazardous situations.…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You’re Hurt in a Car Crash You Caused?
In many car accidents, the drivers of both cars may be responsible for the crash. For example, one car may have been speeding while the other car drove through a red light. In snowy and icy conditions, both vehicles in the accident may have slid out on the road, or been unable to stop. The…
Read MoreParking Lot Injuries and Damages
Parking lots can be dangerous places. They’re often dark, and parking garages in particular have sharp curves and unexpected turns, with traffic moving in opposite directions. It’s not uncommon for a driver to be injured in a parking lot car accident, but it can be challenging to determine liability in a parking lot accident case,…
Read MoreCar Accidents in Construction Work Zones
The Chicagoland area is subjected to continual road construction, it seems. Although construction work crews are vulnerable to sustaining injuries from motorists within work zone areas, drivers and vehicle occupants are also at risk when traveling through these areas. This is true despite many precautions taken by work crews, such as setting up cones, warning…
Read MoreTotal Loss Claims in Car Accidents
Car accidents are some of the most stressful incidents a person can be involved in during their lifetime. Even when there is little to no damage done to the vehicle and no injuries suffered, just the idea of having to deal with an insurance company can make a person stress and worry. The more serious…
Read MoreWhose Fault is a Car Crash with a Distracted Walker?
If you were hit, while crossing the street, by a car and suffered injuries, you may have a case, even if you were using your cell phone at the time that you were struck. The driver has specific responsibilities to make sure that he or she does not hit a pedestrian. The driver may…
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights if I’m Hit by a Drunk or Drugged Driver?
Unfortunately, all too often there are individuals operating and driving cars under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or another controlled substance. These drivers all too often cause accidents and injure individuals. If you are a victim of a drunk driving accident, or an impaired driving accident, you need to contact an attorney right away.…
Read MoreThe Non-Medical Costs of Car Accidents
If you have been in a car accident before you know how expensive a situation it can be, especially when looking at all of the bills you will incur unrelated to the medical treatment you receive for your injuries. If you are lucky enough to have never been in a car accident, you will want…
Read MoreEmoji Appearing in Court Cases in Texts Submitted as Evidence
If you own a smartphone, use social media, or even watch a lot of television, you have come across an emoji every now and then. An emoji is a tiny graphic that depicts various activities, backgrounds, interests and other things in life. The use of emoji and emoticon have become so popular that they are…
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