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Motorcyclists involved in an accident often make mistakes by waiting too long to seek medical care, assuming the insurance company will treat them fairly, or failing to understand all their losses. Mistakes can also include admitting fault or trying to handle the case on their own. Working with a motorcycle accident attorney in Chicago can...

If a vehicle strikes your parked car and then flees the scene, the driver is facing criminal charges. You should speak to the local police department and document what occurred. Depending on what happens from their investigation, you may be able to seek financial compensation against the at-fault driver or file a claim with...

If you suffered injuries and losses, but signed a waiver, you may still be able to file a lawsuit in Illinois. This can occur when gross negligence occurred or when the other party engaged in reckless behavior. In situations where the other party engaged in intentional acts, you also have the right to pursue...

A state mental health facility is supposed to be a safe place. When it fails to provide a safe environment for people in such a critical situation, the state can be responsible for the losses that occur. That is what happened in a recent lawsuit against the state after a mental health patient lost their...

An underinsured or uninsured motorist claim in Illinois can take weeks to months to settle, depending on the circumstances of the accident. The length of time it takes to settle a case like this depends on the available evidence and the steps the insurance company decides to take to expedite the claim, or not....

Situated along the coast of Lake Michigan, Chicago is prone to lake effect snow, ice, and wind in the winter. These weather conditions pose a number of hazards for individuals coming and going from residential and commercial properties if owners do not take steps to reduce the risk of falling on slippery and wet...

A nursing home abuse claim may be filed when your loved one has been abused by nursing home staff or physicians. Sadly, elderly individuals are neglected and abused frequently, which can threaten their health, well-being, and safety. It can also have profound effects on their future. A Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer from Taxman,...

Victims of accidents caused by others may seek financial compensation for their losses from the at-fault party. Most of the time, once a decision is made about what the at-fault party owes, a personal injury settlement happens. There are typically three different ways in which insurance companies pay personal injury settlements in Illinois. Understanding your...

Both full-time and part-time workers in Illinois are eligible for workers’ compensation if they are injured on the job. By filing a claim, part-time employees can return to work faster. By understanding your rights and talking with a Chicago workers' compensation lawyer at Taxman, Pollock & Bekkerman, you can recover your losses more quickly....

Passengers have the right to file an accident claim if they are injured while riding on the back of a motorcycle. Like motorcycle drivers, passengers are at serious risk of injury. However, they have the least amount of control during a collision. To understand your rights and pursue a legal claim against the appropriate...