Car Accidents
What Are My Options if My Car Accident Exceeds Policy Limits in Illinois
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...
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What Tactics Do Car Insurance Companies Use to Devalue Valid Claims?
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...
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How Long Do You Have to Report a Car Accident in Chicago?
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...
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Not Informing Your Insurer About an Accident – What You Need to Know
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...
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Who’s Liable in a Brake Check Accident in Chicago
Brake checking is never a good idea, even if somebody is tailgating you. You probably have a general understanding of what brake checking is. This is a technique in which a motorist deliberately applies their brakes, forcing the driver behind them to use their brakes or take evasive action to avoid a collision. Often,...
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What Happens If My Uber/Lyft Driver Crashes?
Uber and Lyft make it a little bit easier for Chicago residents and visitors to get from point A to point B, but what happens if your rideshare vehicle is involved in a vehicle accident with you inside? Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft accident claims can become complicated quickly, especially if the Uber driver was...
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Chicago Vehicle Diminished Value After an Accident Explained
After a vehicle accident caused by the actions of another driver, you need to make sure you recover all of the compensation you are entitled to. This not only includes coverage of any medical expenses and property damage losses, but also compensation to cover your vehicle's “diminished value.” Defining Diminished Value After a Collision...
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The Impact of a Car Accident Settlement on Disability Benefits
If you sustain car accident injuries caused by the negligent actions of another individual or entity, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. You may be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement, or you may have to file a civil personal injury lawsuit against the other party. Regardless, if...
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Should I get an MRI after a Car Accident?
If you get injured in a vehicle accident, you should seek medical assistance as quickly as possible. Often, vehicle accident injuries are apparent right away, and individuals seek medical care at an emergency room. However, some car accident injuries, including brain injuries, may not show symptoms for quite some time after the initial incident....
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Soft Tissue Injuries After a Car Accident Explained
The soft tissues of our body can sustain significant injuries as a result of a vehicle accident. A “soft tissue” refers to the parts of our body that support, connect, and surround other structures inside of our body. Soft tissues include muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, nerves, joint capsules, etc. Injuries to these areas of...
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