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Crosswalks And Pedestrians--Motorist Compliance

September 9th, 2014

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DO YOU STOP FOR CROSSWALKS? The Illinois law requiring drivers to stop at crosswalks for pedestrians seems to be a rumor to many drivers, despite being in existence for the past four (4) years. A recent Chicago Tribune article, http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/jonhilkevitch/ct-crosswalk-surv…

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Tags: auto, automobile, car, collision, crash, crosswalk, death, injury, law, legal, motor vehicle, motorist, pedestrian, vehicle

Are You Covered?

July 24th, 2014

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Stephen Hoffman

ARE YOU COVERED? Accidents happen. Most of us assume that if we are involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle collision, we are covered. Many people assume that “full coverage” means what it says. Insurance–A Brief Review Take a close look at your insurance policy “dec page,…

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Tags: auto collision, collision, coverage, insurance, liability, med pay, PIP, worker's compensation

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Dog Bite Cases 101

September 27th, 2024

I recently settled a dog bite case. Unlike most personal injury cases in Illinois, dog bite cases are often “strict liability,” meaning that the owner or controller of the dog is liable without the bitten victim having to prove negligence. Does this mean a person bitten by a dog is just handed a… Read More

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Can You Drive Stoned?

September 12th, 2024

A 2022 crash that killed six high schoolers prompted Jennifer Homendy, the Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, to urge parents to warn their teen drivers about the risks of driving under the effects of marijuana. She alluded to the perception that many believe it is safe to drive whil… Read More

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