Car accidents | September 21, 2021 Chain-reaction car accidents can result in significant injuries and extensive property damage for those involved. These incidents are particularly frustrating because it can be incredibly challenging to prove fault for what happened. Often, there are three or more drivers involved in chain-reaction crashes, which…
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Spinal Stenosis from a Car Accident
Car accidents | September 20, 2021 It is not uncommon for those involved in a vehicle accident to experience some sort of back or neck pain as a result of the force of the collision. Even when a person is wearing a seatbelt and if the airbags deploy, the body…
What is Gap Insurance and What Does it Cover?
Car accidents | September 18, 2021 Anybody who owns a vehicle understands that they have to have insurance before they can legally drive it on the roadways of Illinois and throughout the US. When most people think of vehicle insurance, they think of personal injury liability and property damage liability.…
Delayed Back Pain After a Car Accident
Car accidents | September 15, 2021 Vehicle accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. In many cases, injuries are relatively mild, and those involved make a full recovery. However, some vehicle accident injuries are delayed, and signs and symptoms do not show up for a while after the incident…
3 Ways Toy Manufacturers Blame Parents When Their Toys Injure Kids
Child Injuries,Personal Injury,Product Liability | September 15, 2021 The last thing any parent should have to worry about is a toy they purchase for their child causing an injury. Unfortunately, there are often various toy recalls throughout the United States each year, some of which pertain to issues that could…
[Study] The Peloton Tread+ Recall and 10 Years of Exercise Equipment Injuries
Defective Products | September 14, 2021 On April 17th the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent warning about the dangers of the Peloton Tread+ treadmill after a small child was pulled under the rear of the product and killed. At the time of the warning, the agency…
Factors That Affect Compensation for a Personal Injury Claim
Personal Injury | September 13, 2021 Anytime a person sustains an injury caused by the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of someone else, they should be able to recover compensation for their losses. In general, this will mean the ability to recover economic and non-economic damages, such as medical bills,…
Semi-Truck Accident Caused by Improperly Loaded Cargo
Truck Accidents | September 11, 2021 The vast majority of commercial trucks in Illinois and throughout the US operate safely. Truck drivers and trucking companies have incredible responsibilities when it comes to these vehicles. Both state and federal agencies place strict regulations on truck drivers and trucking companies to help…
How to Recover Compensation For Delayed Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents | September 9, 2021 Vehicle accidents often result in injuries that are immediately apparent to those involved. This can include broken or dislocated bones, severe lacerations or puncture wounds, spinal cord injuries, and more. However, some vehicle accident injuries are delayed and do not show up for hours,…
5 Tips to Resolve a Car Accident Property Damage Claim
Car accidents | August 22, 2021 If you or somebody you care about has sustained property damage in a vehicle accident caused by another driver, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. Often, these claims are resolved through settlements with insurance carriers, which may not always happen…