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If a driver is involved in an accident, regardless of fault, they must stop. This is a legal requirement, and there can be severe risks and penalties for drivers who leave an accident scene. The reasoning is simple. After an accident, people may have been hurt, and if a person was able to drive...

It stands to reason that workplace safety measures aligned with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements help to prevent accidents and the resulting workers’ compensation claims. However, negligence occurs, sometimes with serious consequences. For example, a worker slips and falls because a spill is unmarked, sustaining back injuries. His claim runs to thousands...

Drivers experiencing a brake failure should do their best to remain calm and think clearly. Pump the brakes if you have an older model car without an anti-lock braking system (ABS), or try again with consistent pressure on the brake pedal if your car is a newer model with ABS. Engage your emergency brake...

Tailgating occurs when the person behind you follows very closely. Often used as a way to scare you into driving faster, it is a type of reckless driving that causes serious injury when accidents happen. But, if you are in this situation right now, how do you manage a tailgating driver? When possible, get...

When an accident happens, the victim often must contact the at-fault party’s insurance company to provide information to them about the incident. The insurance adjuster speaking with you will try to gather as much information as possible from you, often asking the same questions in multiple ways. They may also ask if you will...

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...

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...

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...

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...