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Left Turn Crashes and Fault
October 3rd, 2017
You see the intersection ahead is clear of traffic and you have the green light. You scan for cars that might try to beat the light, make sure there are no pedestrians or cyclists in the intersection. And just as you enter the intersection, a car facing you decides to turn left right in front of you… Categories: General
Bike Crashes and Why Your Own Insurance Matters
October 3rd, 2017
If you are a bike rider, you recognize how dangerous this activity can be. Some have noted the increased distraction of drivers lately, but there are many causes for the increasingly risky enterprise of operating a bike. Bike hit by car Bike hit by dog Bike hit by person or pedestrian Bike hit by bi… Categories: General
Expert Witnesses and How They Add to the Cost of Litigation
October 3rd, 2017
What are Expert Witnesses? Let us back up for a moment. The Illinois Supreme Court Rules recognize three types of witnesses. Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213, there are “lay witnesses,” controlled by ISCR 213(f)(1). These are, as you would expect, laypersons. They can testify about what the… Categories: General
Does having a second job affect my Workers' Comp?
August 7th, 2017
First Job, Second Job, Wage Rates—How Do I Know What I’m Supposed to Receive in Workers’ Comp? You get hurt at work. You work a second job. Do the wages you earn at job #2 affect your workers’ compensation case against your main employer? Your second job income should be factored into your w… Categories: General
Have you been doored on a bike?
August 7th, 2017
Anyone who has ever ridden a bicycle, especially in an urban area, is familiar with the hairs standing on the back of your neck feeling when you are riding along next to a row of parked cars only to have one in front of you suddenly open their door right into your path. Drivers and passengers have a… Categories: General
Can I Be Sued Two Years After a Car Crash?
June 29th, 2017
I just got sued. I was in a car crash that was my fault two years ago. Why am I getting sued now and what can I do about it? If you had automobile liability insurance at the time of the crash, you should have reported it immediately as a claim. That way, the insurer has notice of the crash and possi… Categories: General
My car is totaled. Will the Insurance Buy Me a New One?
June 14th, 2017
My Car is Totaled. Will the insurance company buy me a new one? Not exactly. When your vehicle is deemed a total loss, it goes through a complex analysis that is governed by the insurance policy itself. Generally, the document gives the insurer the right to determine whether the loss is a total loss… Categories: General
Workers’ Comp is Paying Me, so Why Get a Lawyer?
June 13th, 2017
Workers’ Comp is paying me, so I shouldn’t need a lawyer, right? Wrong! That’s what my client Charles thought. He had fallen while working as a supervisor for a major Chicago-based airlines and injured his shoulder. His rotator cuff was torn and he required surgery. He called me but told me th… Categories: General
Can My Auto Insurer Track Me?
June 13th, 2017
Can My Insurer Charge Me More if I’m a Bad Driver? Yes it can, if you allow it. Why would you? Well, many auto insurers are now implementing tracking devices that utilize GPS, telematics and other technology to track how you drive. Based upon that data, this could save you money. Or not. How Does… Categories: General
Settlement from Bad Accident with Very Limited Insurance
April 12th, 2017
Veronica is a young woman who comes from immigrant parents and is working to maximize her own American dream. She is enrolled in nursing school and hopes to earn her masters degree soon. At the age of 25, she has her whole life in front of her. However, two years ago, in January of 2015, that life w… Categories: General
