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Are Electric Vehicles More Dangerous in a Crash?
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...
Read More What Happens If You Get in an Accident The Day You Bought Car Insurance?
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...
Read More How to File a Bicycle Accident Insurance Claim in Illinois
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...
Read More The Most Common Injuries & Causes in Chicago Cycling Accidents
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...
Read More What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Illinois | Step-by-Step
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...
Read More What Are My Options if My Car Accident Exceeds Policy Limits in Illinois
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...
Read More How to File A Dog Bite Lawsuit in Illinois | Step-By-Step
If you've been bitten by a dog in Illinois, there are some steps that you need to take right away, not only for your health and well-being but also to ensure any potential injury claim starts out on the right track. Dog bite injury cases are fairly challenging, so we suggest reaching out to...
Read More What Tactics Do Car Insurance Companies Use to Devalue Valid Claims?
Why can't it be simple enough for you to just get the compensation you are entitled to? That's a question injury and property damage victims have asked themselves for decades when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. Unfortunately, insurance carriers are almost always for-profit, meaning they will do anything they can to limit...
Read More How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Accident in Chicago?
If you've been in an accident and have not yet reported it to the police, our Chicago car accident attorneys advise you to do so immediately. Even if you aren't sure that the incident was severe enough to warrant a report, call the police and let them know what happened. Let a law enforcement...
Read More Not Informing Your Insurer About an Accident – What You Need to Know
You should notify your insurance carrier about an accident soon after the incident occurs, preferably within a day or two. However, failing to inform your insurance carrier about a collision could lead to significant consequences, even if the incident wasn’t your fault. Reporting a Car Accident and Notifying Your Insurance Carrier Are Different Things...
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