Illinois Injury Guides
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Settling vs. Going to Trial: What to Expect in a Personal Injury Case
When you hire a personal injury lawyer, one of the biggest questions on your mind is probably this: will my case go to court? Here is…
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Illinois Good Samaritan Law: Protection and Liability When Helping at an Accident Scene
You see a car accident on the road. Someone is hurt. You want to help. But a question crosses your mind: if you try to help…
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What to Do After a Rideshare Accident in Chicago (Step-by-Step)
A rideshare accident happens fast. One moment you are sitting in the back of an Uber or Lyft, and the next you are dealing with pain,…
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Caught-Between and Crush Injuries on Chicago Construction Job Sites
Caught-between accidents happen when a worker is squeezed, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects. Here is what Illinois law says.
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Spinal Cord Injuries in Construction Accidents in Chicago
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. Workers climb scaffolding, operate heavy machinery, work at extreme heights, and handle…
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Slip and Fall in Chicago Parking Garages
Parking garages are not places most people think about as dangerous. You park your car, walk to the elevator or stairs, and head to your destination.
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How a Personal Injury Lawyer Investigates Your Case
You signed with a personal injury lawyer. Now what? You might think the lawyer just sends a letter to the insurance company and waits for a…
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Negligence Per Se in Illinois: When Breaking a Law Proves Negligence Automatically
In a standard personal injury case, you have to prove that the other party was negligent. What Illinois law says and how to protect your case.
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Life Care Plans for Spinal Cord Injury Victims in Chicago
A life care plan is a detailed document that outlines every medical, therapeutic, and personal care need a spinal cord injury victim will have for the…
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Struck-by-Object Accidents on Chicago Construction Sites: Legal Rights and Claims
Being struck by an object is one of OSHA’s “Fatal Four” causes of death in the construction industry. Free consultation with a Chicago injury lawyer.
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Pedestrian Struck by Uber or Lyft in Chicago: What You Should Know
Chicago is a walking city. Millions of people walk to work, to the train, to restaurants, and through their neighborhoods every day. Key claim steps explained.
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Sidewalk Trip and Fall in Chicago: City Liability
Chicago has thousands of miles of sidewalks. Many of them are in poor condition. Cracked concrete, raised slabs, tree root damage, uneven surfaces, and…