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What Information to Exchange After a Car Accident in Chicago?

Posted on November 18, 2022
The immediate aftermath of a vehicle accident in Chicago can be confusing, but there are various steps that you will need to take right away. This includes the exchange of information with other parties involved. Here, we want to more thoroughly examine the types of information that you should hand over at the scene...
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Teen Driving Laws in Illinois

Posted on November 16, 2022
A driver’s license is a teenager’s license to freedom. However, teenage drivers are much more inexperienced, and they tend to make more mistakes than older drivers. Here, we want to discuss various Illinois laws specifically related to teenage drivers. Whether you are a parent or a new driver, you need to know and understand...
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Illinois Car Seat Laws

Posted on November 14, 2022
Children must be safely secured inside of a moving vehicle. Parents and guardians must ensure that their children are properly secured with a seat belt or booster seat. Failing to do this could result in a traffic violation and fines. Additionally, failure to properly secure a child could result in significant injuries in a...
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How seat belt use has changed since the 1990s

Posted on November 7, 2022
Branislav Nenin // Shutterstock For any motor vehicle driver or passenger, buckling in a seat belt before driving is an automatic habit, but this wasn't always the case. Although English inventor Sir George Cayley created lap belts way back in the 19th century—for his design of a monoplane glider, rather than an automobile—and variations...
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Four Essential Elements of a Wrongful Death Case

Posted on October 11, 2022
Successful wrongful death claims hinge on proving the negligence of another individual, entity, or company. There are typically four elements that need to be in place in order for a claim to be successful and for the personal representative and the survivors to recover the compensation they are entitled to. Here, we want to...
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Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in Illinois

Posted on October 10, 2022
Anytime families lose a loved one due to the negligent actions of another individual or entity, the loss can be nearly unbearable. However, it is crucial for family members and the personal representative of the estate to understand how long they have to file a wrongful death claim in Illinois. Failing to meet the...
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Damages Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Case

Posted on October 7, 2022
When a person loses their life due to the negligent actions of another company, individual, or entity, the personal representative of their estate may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in order to help recover compensation. This compensation will go to the estate expenses as well as the survivors of the deceased....
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Proving Negligence in a Wrongful Death Claim

Posted on October 5, 2022
After losing a loved one due to the negligent actions of someone else, family members and personal representatives of the deceased often wonder whether or not they will be able to recover compensation. Proving wrongful death can be challenging, particularly when it comes to going up against insurance carriers and legal teams. Here, we...
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Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Posted on October 4, 2022
Wrongful death claims arise in a wide variety of ways throughout the state of Illinois. The personal representatives of the deceased’s estate may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in the event the cause of death was due to the negligent actions of another individual, entity, or company. Here, we want to...
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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Illinois?

Posted on October 3, 2022
When individuals lose a loved one due to the negligent actions of others, there is a myriad of things that they have to deal with. Not only does this include the funeral and burial, but also the added burdens of figuring out a new financial situation. It is important for individuals in these circumstances...
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