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Key Takeaways Uber passengers, drivers, and third parties injured in a crash may have grounds to file an Uber accident lawsuit. Illinois law requires Uber drivers to carry specific liability insurance while the a...
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Walton Telken Bragee Welcomes Accomplished Trial Attorney Alan G. Pirtle to the Firm EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— Walton Telken Bragee is pleased to announce that accomplished trial attorney Alan G. Pirtle has joined the firm,...
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Key Takeaways Illinois holds dog owners strictly liable for bite injuries, regardless of the animal's prior behavior. Victims must report the bite to local animal control or law enforcement to protect their claim...
read moreKey Takeaways Truck accident compensation in Illinois covers both economic and non-economic damages, including medical costs and pain and suffering. The CDC reports that roughly 50% of people with moderate to sev...
read moreOne of the first questions that arises when you get injured at work is: How much will workers’ compensation pay me while I recover? This is a common concern for anyone managing an injury while facing financial pressure...
read moreKey Takeaways U.S. rear-end collision settlements involving injuries typically range from $15,000 to $30,000, but serious injuries can exceed $100,000. Injury severity, lost income, medical documentation, and fau...
read moreKey Takeaways In Illinois, quitting your job does not erase your right to workers' comp for a work-related injury. Medical benefits for a job-related injury generally continue after resignation as long as treatme...
read moreKey Takeaways Illinois PPD settlements use 60% of your average weekly wage and assigned benefit weeks. Each injured body part has a maximum number of compensation weeks under Illinois law. Your impairment rati...
read moreKey Takeaways Car accident injuries may appear hours, days, or weeks after the crash. Adrenaline after a crash can mask pain and delay symptom recognition. Delayed symptoms include headaches, numbness, pain, a...
read moreKey Takeaways Texas and California rank highest nationally for total crashes and crash deaths. Illinois recorded 1,241 crash deaths in 2023, ranking ninth nationally. Illinois fatality rate is 9.9 per 100,000 ...
read moreKey Takeaways Uninsured Illinois drivers may still file a claim against the at-fault driver's insurance for injuries and property damage. Illinois penalizes uninsured drivers with fines and license plate registra...
read moreKey Takeaways Uninsured Motorist Property Damage (UMPD) covers vehicle damage by an uninsured, identified driver. UMPD is optional in Illinois and requires the at-fault driver to be identified. Recovery is lim...
read moreKey Takeaways Workers’ comp benefits continue until recovery, return to work, or reaching MMI. Medical benefits last as long as treatment remains reasonably necessary. Temporary disability benefits end when ...
read moreEvery spring, as the weather warms and more people head outdoors, dog bite incidents begin to rise. National Dog Bite Prevention Week is a reminder that even friendly, well‑loved dogs can react unpredictably in new env...
read moreKey Takeaways Driving 26 mph over the speed limit is a Class B misdemeanor in Illinois. Driving 35 mph over the speed limit is a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois. Misdemeanor speeding charges require a mandator...
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