Chicago Automobile Insurance Requirements Explained

Illinois is a “fault” state when it comes to insurance accidents. This means that, if someone else causes your injuries or causes a loved one to die, you or your family can sue the responsible parties for your damages. To recover damages, you will need to prove another owner or driver was at fault because…

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Five Key Steps to Take after an Chicago Auto Accident

Nobody is ever fully prepared for an auto accident. Those in physical pain are just focused on getting to an emergency room or seeing their physician. There’s a natural tendency to say or do nothing until the police arrive. With all the anxieties and frustrations that any type of auto accident brings, it is wise…

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Common Types of Chicago Auto Accidents

Auto accidents can occur in many different ways. Understanding how the accident happened helps lawyers determine who was responsible. The other driver, the owner of the vehicle, the shipping company that hired a truck, the manufacturer of a car part, and any number of other businesses and people may be liable. Knowing how the accident happened…

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What Are Illinois’ Seatbelt Laws?

Hurdling down the highway at 65 miles per hour can be a harrowing experience if anything goes wrong. Therefore, automobile safety features such as seatbelts exist, and Illinois state law dictates that drivers and passengers, especially children, wear seatbelts. If you’re like us, you probably know some people who refuse to use these life-saving safety…

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Hit and Injured by a Drunk Driver? Why You Might Need a Lawyer

While the incidence of drunk driving has decreased slightly, it is still a huge problem is a big city like Chicago. In 2014, the Chicago Police Department made 3,321 DUI arrests, which was down 2.2 percent from the previous year when there were 3,395 DUI arrests. (Reboot Illinois) Statewide, there were 307 drunk driving fatalities…

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