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December 28, 2025

More Boy Scout Sex Abuse Victims Come Forward

Over two hundred additional sex abuse victims have come forward making new allegations against the Boy Scouts of America, according to USA Today. The ages...
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December 28, 2025

Child Sex Abuse Report Rocks Boy Scout Organization

A monumental child sex abuse report was released this week detailing decades of abuse by the Boy Scouts of America organization. Allegations chronicle years of...
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December 28, 2025

Boy Scouts Initiate Background Checks: Is It Enough?

The Boys Scouts of America swear an oath to help other people at all times. However, the organization has not always done its best at...
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December 22, 2025

Chicago Uber Auto Accident Lawyers Settle Case For $42,000

There are many ride-share vehicles on the road in Chicago and the uber car accident lawyers at Abels & Annes have been working on several...
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December 22, 2025

Pedestrian Safety Tips for Kids

How Can I Keep My Child Safe From Pedestrian Accidents? Whether they are outside with a parent, playing with friends, or walking alone, children are...
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December 22, 2025

Abels & Annes, P.C Reach $105,000 Insurance Policy Limits Settlement

The car crash took place in May, 2015 as our client was driving northbound on Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville, Illinois. As he approached Milwaukee Ave.’s...
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December 22, 2025

New Year’s Resolutions That Could Actually Save Your Life (and Keep You Out of Court)

A resolution to change specific behaviors, from how you drive to how you secure your property, is legally defined as acting like a “reasonably prudent...
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December 22, 2025

Can You Sue Your Gym? When New Year’s Fitness Goals Turn into an Injury Nightmare

Yes, you may sue a gym for an injury in Illinois, even if you signed a waiver. It’s a common misconception that the document you...
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December 21, 2025

Should I Take the First Offer of a Car Accident Settlement?

After a car accident, many Chicago victims are overwhelmed by medical appointments, lost income, insurance calls, and uncertainty about the future. When an insurance company...
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December 21, 2025

What Really Happens After a CTA Bus Crash? The Shocking Truth About Public Transit Accidents

After a collision with a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus, two timelines begin immediately.  While you’re focused on recovery, the CTA initiates a swift investigation...
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December 18, 2025

Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be extremely serious, but they can also go unrecognized and untreated. As such, TBIs are often referred to as the...
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December 17, 2025

The Craziest Things Chicago Drivers Do When It Snows

The craziest things Chicago drivers do when it snows are textbook examples of negligence. These behaviors include: While snow is a natural hazard, the pandemonium...
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December 16, 2025

Why Do I Need a Lawyer if I Just Suffered a Concussion?

You need a lawyer after a concussion for a simple reason: a concussion is unlike other injuries.  It is often invisible to standard diagnostic scans,...
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December 15, 2025

Why Winter Weather Makes Chicago One of the Most Dangerous Cities for Car Accidents

Chicago’s winter driving problem comes from a combination of factors: the city’s high traffic density, infrastructure that freezes unevenly, and unpredictable Lake Effect snow that...
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December 14, 2025

Black Ice on Chicago Streets: Who’s Liable for Your Accident?

In Illinois, when a crash happens on a frozen road, liability almost always falls on the driver who failed to adjust their behavior to the...
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December 13, 2025

Winter Truck Accidents on I-90 and I-94: What Victims Need to Know

When an 80,000-pound semi-truck loses control on an icy stretch of I-90 or I-94, the resulting collision is rarely just bad luck. Commercial truck drivers...
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December 12, 2025

What to Do After a Snowstorm Car Accident in Chicago

If you were just in a car accident during a Chicago snowstorm, the first thing to understand is that the evidence supporting your claim is...
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December 11, 2025

How Insurance Companies Undervalue Winter Accident Claims and Your Legal Options

Insurance companies frequently undervalue winter claims by attributing preventable accidents to an Act of God, aggressively devaluing your vehicle for so-called winter wear and tear,...
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