Illinois is not a “not fault” state for car accident lawsuits. That means that a plaintiff is not barred from bringing a personal injury plaintiff if he or she was partially negligent. In the event of a recovery, the plaintiff’s award of damages will be reduced by...
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Can you get workers’ comp benefits if hurt while commuting?
In Illinois, injured workers are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for injuries suffered on the job or otherwise “in the course of employment.” An injury sustained while clocked in at work is a pretty clear case of eligibility for benefits, but injuries in...
May is about awareness of motorcycle safety
April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Illinois and across the country. It was an appropriate month for the campaign, considering that driving tends to increase in the summer – particularly among teenagers who are out of school.Now that May is here, we mark...
3 ways to avoid an accident this summer
Summer is the season for road trips and more driving in general due to not having to worry about ice and snow. It is a time of adventure and fun, but unfortunately, it is also a time of more motor vehicle accidents. School is out, so there are more teens and tourists...
Researchers trying to turn distracted drivers into safe ones
The data on distracted driving is all one-sided. There are no studies showing that it’s a harmless diversion from boring driving. Each and every study of the growing problem shows different aspects of a phenomenon that is increasing the risks of being involved in a...
