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Emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars play a crucial role in responding to emergencies and saving lives in the United States. However, these vehicles are also involved in car crashes that can lead to injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Understanding the statistics and factors contributing to emergency vehicle accidents is...

Any person operating a vehicle in the state of Illinois should be licensed, either in this state or in another state. However, there are certainly times when vehicle accidents involving unlicensed drivers occur. Here, we want to discuss the ramifications of operating a vehicle and getting into a vehicle accident without a driver's license....

Vehicle accidents often result in only minor injuries, but that is not always the case. There are certainly times when serious injuries occur that lead to a permanent disability. When individuals sustain a permanent disability caused by the negligent actions of another driver, they should be able to recover compensation. However, will a car...

When individuals sustain injuries caused by the negligence of others, they need medical care immediately. They do not have time to wait for a settlement or jury verdict to come through before they can start receiving and paying for treatment. The state of Illinois has passed the Illinois Health Care Services Lien Act in order...

After a vehicle accident that causes property damage occurs, the incident typically turns into an insurance claim relatively quickly. It may be the case that an insurance carrier determines that a vehicle is a “total loss.” Here, we want to examine what it means for a vehicle to be a total loss as well...

Dangerous and defective products sometimes make their way to consumers, causing injuries. There are laws in place that protect the consumer, so if they suffer an injury because of a product that was unsafe or defective, they may file a product liability claim. This claim would compensate them for injuries and damages sustained because...

Suppose you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to an automobile accident caused by another party’s carelessness. In that case, you may be waiting on an insurance settlement for quite some time. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and your property damage. Gaining your rightful compensation can often...

You don’t have to travel to another state to enjoy a great time on the water. You can own and operate a boat in the state of Illinois. But like all boat owners, you must respect the state’s boating laws and regulations. Even if you don’t own a boat, you don’t want to get...

Every state contains trailer laws that drivers must abide by, and Illinois is no exception. Failing to follow the Illinois trailer laws can harm you and other drivers. Find out what trailer laws you must know and how our legal team can help you when facing a trailer law violation. Let Taxman, Pollock, Murray,...

If you’re in Illinois and want to ride a scooter, the process may be more complex than you believe. Illinois has special requirements when it comes to mopeds. If you own an electric scooter or moped, you should know what regulations to follow and what to do in the event of an accident. Read...