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October 5, 2026

Roundabout Bicycle Accidents: What Cyclists and Families Should Know

Roundabouts are built to make intersections safer, and for drivers, they usually do. For people on bicycles, the picture is more complicated. A cyclist sharing...
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October 5, 2026

Cattle on the Road Accidents in Illinois: Who Is Liable When Livestock Cause a Crash?

In the early morning hours of September 7, 2026, a sedan carrying three young men struck a group of roughly 15 cattle standing in the...
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September 27, 2026

Chicago Car Accident Statistics and Dangerous Intersections

Chicago car accident statistics and dangerous intersections data point to one finding above all others: intersections account for a disproportionate share of the city’s worst...
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September 26, 2026

How Personal Injury Settlements Work in Illinois

Personal injury settlements in Illinois resolve a claim without a trial. The amount depends on who was responsible, how serious the injury is, and what...
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September 24, 2026

When Should You Call a Personal Injury Lawyer?

You should call a personal injury lawyer if you were seriously hurt, if anyone is disputing who caused the incident, if an insurance company has...
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September 22, 2026

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Chicago

Knowing what to do after a truck accident in Chicago comes down to two priorities: take care of your health, and make sure the evidence...
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September 19, 2026

Injured at a Chicago Daycare: Parents’ Legal Options

Can You Bring a Claim If Your Child Is Injured at a Chicago Daycare? Yes, when the injury happened because the facility failed to provide...
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September 17, 2026

What Happens When a Loved One Dies in a Car Accident in Illinois?

What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident in Illinois? Illinois allows two separate claims after a fatal crash: a wrongful death claim for...
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September 15, 2026

Who Is at Fault When a Turning Car Hits a Pedestrian in Chicago?

Who Is Responsible When a Turning Driver Hits a Pedestrian in Chicago? The turning driver is usually responsible, because Illinois law requires drivers turning across...
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September 14, 2026

What Happens if a Truck Driver Flees the Scene of an Accident in Illinois?

What Happens if a Truck Driver Leaves the Scene of an Accident in Illinois? A commercial driver who flees an Illinois crash faces criminal charges...
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September 13, 2026

How Is Fault Decided in a Chicago Rideshare Accident (Uber/Lyft)?

Who Is at Fault in an Uber or Lyft Accident in Chicago? Fault in a Chicago rideshare crash goes to whoever drove negligently, exactly as...
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September 12, 2026

How Do Lawyers Calculate Pain and Suffering?

How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated? Lawyers estimate pain and suffering using the multiplier method, which multiplies economic damages by a figure usually between 1.5...
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September 9, 2026

Is a Personal Injury Settlement Considered Income?

Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable Income? Compensation for physical injuries or physical sickness is generally not treated as taxable income, but interest and punitive...
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September 7, 2026

Who Is Liable for a Car Accident: the Car Owner or the Driver?

Who Is Liable for a Car Accident, the Owner or the Driver? The at-fault driver is usually the person legally liable for a car accident,...
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September 4, 2026

What Is a Hit and Run?

What Does Hit and Run Mean? A hit and run is a crash in which a driver leaves the scene without stopping to exchange information...
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September 3, 2026

Biggest Lawsuit Settlements in US History

What Is the Biggest Lawsuit Settlement in US History? The biggest lawsuit settlement in US history is the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, worth roughly...
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August 20, 2026

How is a Settlement Paid Out?

Quick Answer section: How Are Personal Injury Settlements Usually Paid Out? Reaching a settlement in your personal injury case is a significant milestone, but it...
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August 18, 2026

What Does Liability Insurance Cover if You’re Not at Fault?

If Another Driver Caused the Crash, What Does Their Liability Insurance Cover? After a car accident, many people assume the at-fault driver’s insurance company will...
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