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 […]
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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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In Illinois, you may still be able to recover compensation in a motorcycle accident case if you were partly responsible for the crash. Comparative negligence is a principle that says you can still recover money, but that monetary award will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. Therefore, if you were 10 percent responsible for
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Don’t let your Valentine’s Day get derailed by a drunk driving crash. Like any day of celebration, February 14 presents an opportunity in which adults are likely to imbibe. Although it’s impossible to do anything about the behavior of other motorists you’ll be sharing the road with, you can be responsible for your own actions.
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Below we offer 5 tips for responding to the aftermath of a car wreck. Please remember: Do not in any way apologize or say you are sorry to the other driver. Doing so could be used against you. On the other hand, it’s also not a good idea to get angry or yell at the
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As a pedestrian hit by a motorist who does not have insurance, you may be able to recover compensation through your own insurance policy. It depends on your specific policy coverage. As a pedestrian hit by a car, you may have suffered catastrophic, life-changing physical injuries. Consequently, you could be facing: Lost wages Medical bills
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You set your clock back 1 hour last night for the end of daylight saving time. Doing so means it will be lighter earlier in the day and also darker earlier in the day. You can expect sunset in Chicago as early as 4:40 p.m. this week. For some of us, the adjustment to the
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This week, October 21-27, is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Teens new to driving are at a high risk when they get behind the wheel. Consider the scope of the problem as illustrated by these statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens age
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As someone with a car accident case, you may be wondering how long these things take to resolve. Truth be told, there are no guarantees in any cases. But having said that, you may be interested to know that roughly 90 percent of the accident cases at Sklare Law Group settle out of court. For
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