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Hello, I’m David Monteleone, from Fisk & Monteleone. Today, I want to talk about the most common mistake that I have seen over the last 32 years of practicing law, which is I see people not having enough or the right kind of auto insurance. I’m going to take a moment to tell you the… Read more »
As the weather warms in the spring in Rockford, there is more daylight and rain. Unfortunately, April often brings showers, and with it, more auto accidents. First, learn why there are more accidents at this time of year. Then, contact our Rockford auto accident attorney at Fisk & Monteleone if you need help with a… Read more »
All states have laws pertaining to liquor liability that apply to bars, restaurants, clubs, pubs, and other such establishments serving and selling alcohol. Under the Illinois Dram Shop Act, also known as the Liquor Control Act of 1934, a third party may bring a lawsuit against an establishment that served a second party (customer) alcohol,… Read more »
Authorities have a suspect in custody following a deadly vehicle collision on the Eisenhower Expressway, but they have not yet filed charges. Five individuals were walking on the Horman exit ramp after their taxi broke down. At that moment, a car struck all five men and kept going. One victim was declared dead at the… Read more »
Establishing liability, or legal responsibility for a collision, is the most important component of a car crash claim. But many times, the fight for fair compensation does not end at this point. Most people are judgement-proof. In many cases, if the tortfeasor (negligent driver) has insufficient insurance coverage, the judgement might as well be a… Read more »
Strictly by the book, the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident in Prairie State is not too harsh. Violators face a maximum of one year in jail. Additionally, if the defendant caused more than $1,000 in damage, or caused a serious injury, the state will suspend the person’s drivers’ license. However, mostly because… Read more »
If liability is undisputed, Illinois law requires auto insurance companies to settle claims within 30 days. The settlement offer must be reasonable. The insurance company cannot tender a “low-ball” offer which does not amount to fair compensation. In minor property damage claims, like dents and scratches, early settlements are pretty common. The insurance company wants… Read more »
If you’re in a car accident, you know you need to file a police report, get medical care, and perhaps hire a lawyer if you’ve been seriously injured. But did you also know there are several actions that could damage your claim and your right to recovery? Consider this list of four things to never… Read more »
To obtain compensation for their injuries, accident victims must prove negligence by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). That’s the lowest standard of proof in Illinois law. So, traditional evidence sources, like the police accident report, are often sufficient to establish negligence in court. But that’s not always the case. The police… Read more »
Mobile device usage causes about 1.6 million car crashes a year. Most people agree that using a phone while driving is dangerous, yet most drivers admit they sometimes, or even regularly, engage in such behavior. Because of the danger and driver tendencies, Illinois has one of the broadest cell phone bans in the country. However,… Read more »
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