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If you or a loved one are currently involved or think you may end up involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit in Illinois, one of your questions is very likely something like this – “How long will this take to resolve?” After all, if a lawsuit has been filed, victims and their legal team...

We trust our medical professionals. Even though we know that doctors and other medical professionals don't get it right all the time, we trust that they will do their best with the information that they have. Unfortunately, there are times when medical provider negligence can lead to a misdiagnosis of a critical condition, causing...

Vehicle accidents involving a traditional vehicle and a larger commercial truck can lead to major consequences, typically for those inside the smaller vehicle. Victims are often able to recover compensation after these incidents occur, but the process of doing so isn’t straightforward. Illinois Truck Accident Claims – What Makes Them Tough? Commercial large truck...

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in an accident with a larger commercial vehicle or commercial truck in Illinois, you need to act quickly in order to preserve evidence and increase your chances of recovering compensation. One of the main complications of these cases is determining who is responsible, but...

Vehicles operated solely on electric power are becoming more and more common. Vehicle manufacturers are shifting more towards electric vehicle production, with some estimates forecasting that 40% of all passenger car sales in the US could be electric vehicles by 2030. But, there persists an idea that electric vehicles are more dangerous in a...

Accidents happen. That’s why we have insurance. However, what happens if you get into an accident on the same day you purchased your insurance policy? For most, this would seem like a nightmare scenario, but the reality is that this occurs all the time. As we said, accidents happen. We cannot always predict when...

If you've been injured in a bicycle collision in the state of Illinois, you may actually be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, the process of recovering this compensation may look a little different than a traditional vehicle accident claim. Bike accident cases in Illinois can be challenging, but a bicycle accident attorney...

Plenty of individuals ride their bikes in and around Chicago, either for recreational purposes or to get from point A to point B. Even though the city has made strides to increase bicyclist safety, the reality is that drivers (both local and visiting) often operate recklessly around bikes. Here, we want to examine some...

If you've been involved in a bicycle accident and need to secure compensation for injuries or property damage, the team at Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC is here to help. As we review the steps you can personally take after the incident occurs, we want you to know that we will have your...

After a vehicle accident happens, individuals are typically able to recover compensation for their injuries or property damage through an insurance settlement. If the negligence of another driver caused the accident, victims will typically be able to recover compensation from the other driver's insurance policy. However, what happens if the other driver doesn't have...