Category: Illinois Injury Laws
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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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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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Illinois Dram Shop Act: When Bars and Restaurants Are Liable for DUI Accidents
When a drunk driver causes an accident, most people think only the driver is responsible. In Illinois, that is not always the case. Key claim steps…
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Joint and Several Liability in Illinois: Who Pays When Multiple Parties Are at Fault
Many accidents are not caused by just one person. A truck accident might involve a negligent driver, a trucking company that cut corners on maintenance, and…
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Illinois Discovery Rule: When the Clock Starts on Your Injury Claim
Illinois gives you a limited amount of time to file a personal injury lawsuit. For most injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years under…
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Illinois Modified Comparative Fault: How Shared Blame Affects Your Injury Claim
Illinois made a major change to its personal injury law in 2023. The state moved from a pure comparative fault system to a modified comparative fault…