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Fisk & Monteleone Law Answers Your Personal Injury Law Questions

Our frequently asked questions page helps you to understand the topics most important to you. When it comes to Illinois personal injury law, you might feel overwhelmed. But, by reading the answers to questions people just like you have asked, you can benefit from the expert guidance of the Rockford personal injury lawyers at The Fisk & Monteleone Law Firm.

What should I do to prevent a Rockford truck accident if I think a trucker is tired while driving?

How do I help my surviving children after the Rockford wrongful death of their sibling?

What is my motorcycle accident injury claim worth?

Should I give the insurance adjuster a recorded statement?

Is it true that the trucking industry is trying to get the 34-hour restart rule for commercial truck drivers suspended?

What can I do to reduce my risk of drowsy driving?

In a dark or unfamiliar area, what can I do to avoid becoming a wrong-way driver?

As a motorist, what can I do to help prevent motorcycle accidents?

What can you tell me about the problem of turn signal neglect?

What type of truck accidents occur in road-construction work zones?

What makes driving under the influence of marijuana so dangerous?

Why do motorists have trouble seeing motorcycles?

What is being done to combat distracted driving by commercial truck drivers?

Do wrongful death lawsuits often settle out of court?

What are the rules for passing other vehicles safely when I am on my motorcycle?

Why do safety experts say hands-free talking and texting is dangerous?

How do doctors treat an epidural hematoma?

What gear should I take with me when I ride my motorcycle?

What can I do to prevent an accident at the new roundabout in Rockford?

Do all truck drivers have to comply with hours-of-service requirements established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration?

What should I do if my car gets stuck in the snow?

What steps can I take to stay safe as I share the road with trucks this winter?

Does the burden of proof differ between a criminal case and a wrongful death lawsuit?

What advanced crash protection features are available to help reduce injuries in a car accident?

Why aren’t trucks equipped with guards on all sides to prevent dangerous underride crashes?

My spouse survived for five days after a car failed to yield to the right of way, turning left into his motorcycle at the intersection of East State Street and Alpine Road in Rockford. Can I file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Do I really need to wear all of my protective gear on a quick motorcycle trip to Cherryvale Mall?

Are commercial motor vehicle drivers allowed to talk on a cell phone while driving?

My spouse died in a Machesney Park motorcycle crash when he laid his bike down to avoid a car that pulled out in front of him. Can I file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the car?

I ride my motorcycle year round—even during the winter months. What steps can I take to prevent a Rockton motorcycle crash?