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Have you ever been a victim of a car accident that caused by negligence driving around Chicago? Perhaps you are a good driver who adheres to all road rules and regulations and other people don’t. This negligence of other people failing to follow rules and regulations can cause you to become a victim of a…
Insurance companies are eager to offer their newest technology which purports to provide more accurate insurance pricing. This new device, called a telematic, is inserted into the vehicle and will track driving activities like braking and mileage. Tracking this information for an individual will allow the company to set insurance policies based on the specific…
Workers’ compensation provides employees with compensation for injuries at work. While it is clear that workers’ compensation covers any proven injuries that happen at work, what happens when an employee is commuting to and from work? These are known as going and coming cases. Generally, an employer is not liable for goings and comings by…
No matter whether you live in an urban or rural environment, it is imperative for motorists to watch for animals on the road. Construction of new communities in America continues to deplete the natural forest habitats of many wild animals, forcing the animals to move closer into developed communities. Some studies estimate vehicle accidents with…
So you just got into a car accident. There is a question as to who is at fault. You, being the gregarious person that you are, post to all 1,259 of your closest Facebook friends about the incident. Later, as the case goes to trial, the attorney from the opposing party uses such posts to…
In the United States if an injured person wants to receive compensatory damages resulting from an accident, they are going to have to establish who was at fault for the accident. Some accidents, like rear-end collisions, are easier to establish fault than others. Other types of accidents, like those involving hit and run accidents and…
Personal Injury Protection Insurance (PIP) is a form of insurance that offers payment for those involved in vehicle accidents where personal injury results. This type of insurance is more obscure and is typically not a part of an umbrella insurance policy plan. In most policies, there is a “no fault” aspect to the plan meaning…
Much is made of the distraction that texting poses while users are driving, but now there is increasing concern with those who text while walking. Pedestrians have always posed a special risk in traffic situations but the addition of the distraction of a cell phone increases the risk of a pedestrian being involved in an…
Automobile accidents are usually attended to with police assistance. The police create reports, which are required to be completed by the officers when they are called to the scene of an accident. In some instances, the presence of the officers has created complications for the involved parties. As a result, many drivers are confused about…
Many attorneys will advise their clients to take pictures in personal injury cases. While I have written previously that they may not be valuable in all situations, their presence in cases can be very persuasive. It is important to note, however, that they do not always tell the complete story. Pictures can be just as…
