Time limits on filing a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois The time limit to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois is 2 years. The 2-year time limit begins from the date of the accident. If you want to file a personal injury claims against the city or county, the time limit is 1 year. …
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Personal Injury Claims can Require Extensive Resources
Following any type of accident, injured victims may naturally wonder how they may receive compensation for their losses from the responsible party. However, too many victims do not know where to start when trying to file a legal claim or sufficiently prove that another party was at fault. While it is always wise to consult …
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Liability Issues in Multi-vehicle Crashes
Car accidents can take many forms. Some may be relatively straightforward and involve one driver colliding into another driver. Some may only involve a single car, though may be caused by outside factors such as road defects or defective auto parts. Other accidents may involve several different vehicles traveling different directions and causing injuries to …
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Construction Equipment can be Involved in Serious Accidents
Construction is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 20 percent of workplace deaths each year are associated with construction work. In addition, over half of those fatalities are attributable to the “fatal four” accidents, which are falls, …
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Illinois Case Claims Pedicure caused Wrongful Death
In a recent legal claim for wrongful death, a widow is suing a nail salon after the untimely death of her husband. Specifically, she is asserting that a pedicure he received in late 2014 ultimately led–at least in part–to his unexpected passing. She seeks at least $50,000 in damages related to the wrongful death. While many …
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The Death of a Child: Rockford Wrongful Death Lawyer Discusses How to React When Your Friend’s Child Dies
You want more than anything to be able to take the pain your friend is feeling after the loss of her child away right now, but unfortunately, there’s not much you can do. In fact, you are probably unsure of what you should be doing. You are afraid you’ll say or do the wrong thing, …
Custom Motorcycles and Car Accidents: How to Ensure You Get the Money You Need After an Accident
You got into an accident on your baby, your custom bike, fresh from the shop. While most people would be worried about the hamburger flesh on their arms and legs, you are more concerned about the cost of getting your motorcycle fixed or replaced. And with good reason! Yours is Not an Average Motorcycle You didn’t …
You May Not Be at Fault if Faulty Tires Caused Your Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycle accidents occur every day around this nation as a result of distracted drivers, drivers who are texting at the wheel, and drivers who fail to yield to motorcycles. While drivers of cars and trucks cause the majority of motorcycle accidents, bikers themselves also contribute to motorcycle crashes due to speeding, driving aggressively, and driving …
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Things You Should NEVER Say or Do Following an Auto Accident
The immediate aftermath of an auto accident can be overwhelming, to say the least. You might be getting out of harm’s way, contacting police, dealing with your injuries, and trying to exchange information with the other driver. Because accident scenes can be chaotic, it is wise—long before an accident occurs—to learn about the things you …
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Tired Truckers Pose a Serious Threat to Those Who Share the Road
While sleep needs vary by person, most adults need a minimum of seven hours of sleep in order to function effectively the next day. Unfortunately, many truck drivers operate 18-wheelers and other large trucks with a sleep deficit. And while that may not sound very serious, consider that the National Sleep Foundation states that driving …
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