Personal Injury

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you have ever seen a motorcyclist go past your window down the center of two lanes heading in the same direction, then you have seen lane splitting. Lane splitting is popular amongst motorcyclists and even legal in some areas around the country. However, Illinois does not allow lane splitting for motorcyclists. Here, we...

Right-of-way laws in Illinois are established to help ensure the smooth movement of traffic as well as to assist with the safety of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other roadway users, reducing the risk of car accidents. It is important to understand the right-of-way laws, but these can be confusing. Violation of Illinois right-of-way laws...