Car Accidents

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...

A car accident caused by road rage can be more dangerous than other crashes because aggressive driving impairs decision-making and reaction time. Drivers who act out of anger are more likely to speed, make reckless maneuvers, and ignore traffic laws, putting everyone at risk. Understanding how road rage affects driving skills can help prevent...

A car accident involving a U-turn can quickly become a complicated case of determining fault. Liability often depends on whether the driver making the U-turn had the right-of-way or if another driver failed to yield. Knowing the factors that influence fault in U-turn car accidents can help determine who is responsible for damages. Is...

Each passenger suffering injuries in a Chicago car accident has options to recover compensation. Each injured passenger must file a separate car accident claim in Chicago. In some instances, more than one person or entity may be negligent in an accident. Liability and Illinois Laws on Fault in Car Accidents In most instances, passengers...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...