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Mechanical Failures That Can Cause Serious Car Accidents
Mechanical failures can cause serious car accidents when critical parts give out at the wrong time. Brake failure, worn tires, and steering issues are just a few problems that can lead to a crash with little or no warning. If you were hurt because something went wrong under the hood, your Chicago car accident...
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Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim if the Victim Was Partially at Fault?
You can file a wrongful death claim if the victim was partially at fault. If the deceased person (decedent) is less than 50% liable, you could recover partial damages from any liable parties. However, if the decedent is more than 50% at fault, you may be ineligible to get damages. Meet with wrongful death...
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Can You File a Suit Against a Hospital for Wrongful Death?
You can sue a hospital for a wrongful death. A patient's surviving family members may hold a hospital employee or an affiliated doctor responsible for this individual's death. They must show that a liable party violated a standard of care and that their actions harmed this patient. How Can You Sue a Hospital for...
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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wrongful Death Lawyer
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,...
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How Do You Prove Injuries Without Visible Car Damage?
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...
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How Does Road Rage Impact Driving Skills and Judgement?
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...
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Who Is At-Fault in a U-Turn Accident?
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...
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Can Passengers File Separate Claims After a Car Accident?
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...
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How Long Will My Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Take?
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...
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The Impact of Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
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...
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