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Losing a loved one can feel unbearable, especially when it didn’t have to happen but was caused by someone else’s negligence. In the face of funeral preparations or estate delegation, the last thing you should need to worry about is whether your Chicago wrongful death lawyer is trustworthy or competent. Our team at Taxman,...

If you’ve been in a minor accident, you may worry that you can’t recover compensation for your damages because you don’t see physical damage. While physical damage may make a case more straightforward, it is not the only thing supporting a claim. At Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC, we know that a car...

A car accident caused by road rage can be more dangerous than other crashes because aggressive driving impairs decision-making and reaction time. Drivers who act out of anger are more likely to speed, make reckless maneuvers, and ignore traffic laws, putting everyone at risk. Understanding how road rage affects driving skills can help prevent...

A car accident involving a U-turn can quickly become a complicated case of determining fault. Liability often depends on whether the driver making the U-turn had the right-of-way or if another driver failed to yield. Knowing the factors that influence fault in U-turn car accidents can help determine who is responsible for damages. Is...

Each passenger suffering injuries in a Chicago car accident has options to recover compensation. Each injured passenger must file a separate car accident claim in Chicago. In some instances, more than one person or entity may be negligent in an accident. Liability and Illinois Laws on Fault in Car Accidents In most instances, passengers...

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...