Yes, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries and other damages when the car accident is caused by a drunk and uninsured driver. You can try to collect directly from the at-fault driver, although they may not have any money or other assets for you to find much compensation there. You will …
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It’s common to be unable to work after suffering a serious injury. You may be unable to perform your job duties and the doctor may have ordered plenty of rest. This is a common situation following a serious auto accident, work injury or other scenario in which your bodily trauma was caused by someone else’s …
Posted: September 18, 2019 A serious injury causes a whole array of problems, expenses and consequences. One of the major expenses will be present and future medical care. If you were injured in a car crash caused by someone else’s negligence, then you rightly may be wondering if a lawsuit compensation award will cover the …
Injured in a car accident and wondering how you can afford a lawyer? At Sklare Law Group, you don’t pay us any fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. In the event money is recovered for you, our payment comes from a percentage of that recovery, so you won’t ever pay us upfront …
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You can still pursue a monetary award for car accident injuries if you weren’t wearing a seat belt, but there may be some challenges to getting maximum compensation. Please watch the video to learn more about the particulars. As experienced attorneys, we’ve handled many different types of car accident cases in Chicago and the surrounding …
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The potential value of any particular car accident claim is based on myriad factors, including: The extent of your injuries Medical bills Lost wages Pain and suffering The best way to learn more about any potential injury compensation in your case is to contact our experienced Chicago car accident lawyers for a complimentary consultation by …
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Under Illinois law, you still have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries IF the car accident was caused by the other driver, even though you were without auto insurance at the time of the crash. It is up to you and your attorney to show that the accident was the other driver’s fault. …
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With summer weather on the rise and Bike To Work Day coming up on Wednesday, June 26, now is a great time for a share-the-road safety refresher. In Chicago, we know there are multiple ways to get around, and that bicycles and foot travel are two common modes. Below, we look at basic safety tips …
Yes, you are still eligible to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver who caused the crash, even if you were driving as part of your job duties. Under certain circumstances, you can also file a workers’ compensation claim for this type of accident, if the crash occurred while you were performing your job duties, …
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April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Thousands of people die in accidents involving distracted driving each year. Hundreds of thousands are injured. In Illinois, it is illegal to use a handheld electronic device for any purpose while you are driving. That covers texting, talking, using an app, browsing the internet and any other activity …
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