Personal Injury
What Are the Best Ways to Manage a Tailgating Driver?
Tailgating occurs when the person behind you follows very closely. Often used as a way to scare you into driving faster, it is a type of reckless driving that causes serious injury when accidents happen. But, if you are in this situation right now, how do you manage a tailgating driver? When possible, get...
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Should I Give a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Company?
When an accident happens, the victim often must contact the at-fault party’s insurance company to provide information to them about the incident. The insurance adjuster speaking with you will try to gather as much information as possible from you, often asking the same questions in multiple ways. They may also ask if you will...
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The Most Common Injuries & Causes in Chicago Cycling Accidents
Plenty of individuals ride their bikes in and around Chicago, either for recreational purposes or to get from point A to point B. Even though the city has made strides to increase bicyclist safety, the reality is that drivers (both local and visiting) often operate recklessly around bikes. Here, we want to examine some...
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What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Illinois | Step-by-Step
If you've been involved in a bicycle accident and need to secure compensation for injuries or property damage, the team at Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC is here to help. As we review the steps you can personally take after the incident occurs, we want you to know that we will have your...
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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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How to File A Dog Bite Lawsuit in Illinois | Step-By-Step
If you've been bitten by a dog in Illinois, there are some steps that you need to take right away, not only for your health and well-being but also to ensure any potential injury claim starts out on the right track. Dog bite injury cases are fairly challenging, so we suggest reaching out to...
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Can Text Messages Be Used as Evidence in Court for Personal Injury?
When a person sustains an injury, it would surprise no one if one of the first things they did was text someone about the incident. Our lives are surrounded by technology. In fact, almost every one of us has a powerful computer in our pocket in the form of a phone. All of this...
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What to Do After a Dog Bite | Legal Rights & Compensation
Dog bites can lead to major injuries and long-term complications for a victim. Individuals must act swiftly in order to recover compensation for a dog bite injury. Here, we want to discuss the strict liability dog bite law in place in the state of Illinois, which outlines the rates available to dogfight victims as...
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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in Illinois?
When a person in Illinois sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual, entity, or business, they may be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, there are specific guidelines in place for filing personal injury lawsuits in civil court, including the deadline for filing the claim. Here, we want...
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Is Illinois a Fault or No-Fault State?
There is a big difference between how vehicle accident claims are handled in a “fault state” versus a “no-fault state.” If you have ever wondered whether or not Illinois is a fault or no-fault state, you are not alone. We want you to know that Illinois is a fault-based state when it comes to...
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