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Car Accident Lawyers in Chicago

“Whiplash” is a commonly-used term to describe damage to the soft tissue of the neck. Contrary to what many people believe, whiplash is not a single injury. Instead, it can refer to many different types of injuries—all of which may be painful.

People commonly suffer whiplash in car accidents—primarily in rear-end collisions. However, whiplash can result from any impact or event that causes your head to snap suddenly in one direction and then snap quickly back. This snapping is what causes tears, strains, or sprains to the ligaments, tendons, or muscles in the neck. When soft tissue injuries are caused by a jerking of the head, you may be diagnosed with whiplash.

How Whiplash May Affect You

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Daycare Injury Attorneys in Chicago

Thousands of parents in the Chicago area drop their child off at daycare in the mornings before work. While they are away, parents trust their chosen daycare facility with their child’s safety and well-being. Few things can be as frightening as a call from a daycare informing you that you child has been injured.

While daycares must abide by strict regulations in order to be licensed in Illinois and should be monitored by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), accidents and injuries still happen at daycare facilities on a regular basis in the Chicago area. If your child has been injured, do not wait to call our dedicated personal injury law firm for help today.

Common Daycare Accidents and Injuries

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Personal Injury Lawyers in Chicago

If you have suffered injuries in an accident that was another person’s fault, you have the right to seek compensation for a wide variety of losses you may incur. In many cases, the first step to seeking such compensation is to file a claim with the liable party’s insurance company. If you were injured in a car accident, you would file a claim with the negligent driver’s auto insurance company. If you slipped and fell at a store, you would file a claim with the store’s property insurance company, and so on.

Many people consider the insurance claim process to be less complicated than personal injury litigation; however, many issues can occur in any type of insurance claim. It is important that you seek assistance during the claim process from an experienced insurance attorney at Abels & Annes in Chicago.

Evaluating Your Claim

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Car Accident Lawyers in Chicago

In the classic car accident scene, one vehicle crashes into another and either one or both parties are at fault. However, many traffic-related accidents involve only one vehicle. A single-car accident can occur after a road departure, rollover, collision with a median or object, or a variety of other dangerous circumstances. Single-car accidents can be just as devastating as accidents involving multiple vehicles, and occupants of the car can sustain serious injuries.

Many people may assume that a driver who crashed independently did so because of a mistake. While this may be the case in some collisions, not every single-car accident is caused by the driver. The following examples demonstrate how third parties can cause single-car accidents.

Dangerous Drivers

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Chicago

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 129,000 people in the United States visited the emergency department in a single year because of injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents happen on a regular basis, especially in cities like Chicago that have high numbers of people who walk as part of their daily transportation.

If you have either walked or driven in Chicago at any point, you know that intersections can be confusing and even chaotic. Many drivers and pedestrians are trying to get where they need to go as fast as possible. Yet many drivers in Chicago fail to properly abide by Illinois traffic laws that require them to yield to pedestrians in certain situations.

When a pedestrian has a “walk” signal, she has the right to enter the crosswalk and cross the street. Any drivers who wish to cross over the crosswalk must yield to pedestrians. Unfortunately, many drivers see an opening to make a turn and fail to notice the “walk” signal or pedestrians in the crosswalk. This can lead to a serious collision. Furthermore, some drivers purposely disregard yield laws in attempts to beat pedestrians or even bully pedestrians into stopping while they proceed first.

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Truck Accident Lawyers in Chicago

Commercial truck drivers have a huge responsibility, as they are behind the wheel of giant vehicles that can cause severe injuries or death should they make a mistake on the road. Unfortunately, not only do some truck drivers make mistakes, but others sometimes choose to act in a dangerous manner on the highway. Such dangerous driving leads to many of the estimated 415,000 commercial truck crashes that happen per year, which in turn cause around 116,000 injuries.

While dangerous truck drivers should be held fully accountable for their behaviors, the trucking companies that hired these drivers may also be held liable for negligent hiring.

Negligent Hiring Claims

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Chicago Car Accident LawyerThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 40 percent of traffic fatalities occur in crashes involving more than one vehicle. In many cases, it can be relatively obvious to determine who was at fault in a collision between two vehicles, as one vehicle usually crashes into the other. However, determining fault in car accident cases becomes significantly more complicated when more than two vehicles are involved. This is commonly called a chain-reaction or multi-vehicle accident.

Determining Liability

If you were injured in an accident that involved several vehicles, it is critical that you determine who can be held liable for your losses stemming from the accident. These losses can include property damage, extensive medical bills, lost income, and more, so you want to make sure you identify the correct parties from whom you can seek compensation.

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Chicago Personal Injury AttorneyPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that is most often associated with military members who were involved in traumatic events during active duty. However, PTSD can develop in anyone who experiences a trauma.

You may not realize that many victims of serious accidents—such as commercial truck or car crashes—can develop PTSD following the event. PTSD can cause many difficulties in the victim’s life and can significantly add to the overall cost of the accident. The following contains some additional information about PTSD in accident victims

PTSD Symptoms Can Be Debilitating

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that an estimated 88,000 motorcyclists sustained injuries in crashes in 2015. While dealing with a serious injury can be challenging, NHTSA reports that 4,976 motorcyclists were not so lucky, as they did not survive their injuries in crashes that same year.

With almost 5,000 motorcycle fatalities on an annual basis, it is only natural to wonder—what happens when a motorcycle accident turns deadly? One thing is for certain: family members of a deceased motorcycle accident victim are left with a sudden and tragic loss and are seeking answers regarding their rights and options. It is important to know that the wrongful death lawyers of Abels & Annes regularly help families who have suffered such a loss.

Wrongful Death Actions in Chicago

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If you suddenly sustain an accidental injury, your life can be turned upside-down. You may need emergency medical attention, as well as treatment that could be extensive and ongoing. As you watch your medical bills pile up and continue to lose income from missed days at work due to your injuries, you may consider whether you should call a personal injury law firm to discuss your legal rights. Dealing with the legal side of your case may seem overwhelming while you are still recovering from your injuries, so you may also wonder how long you can wait before contacting an attorney.

The short answer is that it is never too early to discuss your accident with a skilled personal injury lawyer. While it is understandable that you have a lot of stress already, you should never delay in starting your legal case for the following reasons.

Insurance Claims Can Happen Quickly

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