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In some ways, legal claims involving large trucks work much like negligence cases involving other motor vehicles. Under Illinois law, if a truck driver negligently causes an accident that injures or kills another motorist or a pedestrian, then the victims are entitled...
Pedestrian accidents can easily lead to serious or even fatal injuries. If you are walking the streets of Quincy, Illinois, you might wonder if there are extra protections available to you, before and after an accident. Understanding state pedestrian laws In Illinois,...
Most of our readers probably know that if they make an allegation that another party’s actions led to their injuries in a car accident, they must be able to prove that the party did in fact “cause” the accident and injury to occur. In a civil lawsuit, the burden is on...
Illinois is farm country. Local communities and their residents rely on agriculture, which benefits everyone - near and far. However, there is inherent risk with farm work. Accidents are common. Many are related to automobiles and equipment. For example, there are...
Distracted driving isn’t a new problem in America. Ever since there have been cars on the road there have been drivers who stop paying attention to what they are doing in order to talk to others in the car, eat, put on makeup or mess around with the radio or, in...
Being in a car accident is a stressful and traumatic experience. After you have checked yourself for injuries and made sure everyone is safe, the typical next steps are to contact the police and exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver....
When you come across farm machinery traveling down the road, you often view it as an inconvenience. While they are bulky and take up much of the road, they operate at slower speeds, causing traffic to buildup behind them. Nonetheless, collisions with these vehicles...
Ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber have made getting around more convenient, but car accidents can still happen, even if your rideshare driver is a perfect driver. If you are involved in a car accident while riding in a Lyft or other rideshare in Illinois, here...
Temporary Registration Permits are issued when a vehicle is purchased from a licensed dealership. These temporary tags are meant to allow the new owner to drive legally while waiting for their permanent metal plates. The TRP is displayed on the back of the vehicle and...
Personal injury claims, such as a claim brought against a driver after a car accident, are based on negligence. Establishing negligence requires proving four different elements: Duty Breach Causation Damages Duty and breach Duty means the duty of care you are owed. In...