Am I Liable if Someone Else Driving My Car Gets into an Accident?

August 13, 2019 4 mins read

You may not think twice about letting a trusted friend or family member drive your car if the situation calls for it. However, you’re also probably not thinking “What happens if someone else is driving my car and gets in an accident?” These situations can cause some confusion with insurance companies and you may be...

How Often Do Cars Catch on Fire?

July 23, 2019 4 mins read

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, it’s estimated that 171,500 highway fires occur across the United States every year. Highway vehicle fires account for fires in passenger vehicles, freight road transport vehicles, and agricultural or construction vehicles. Approximately one in eight fires responded to by fire departments is a highway vehicle fire. The majority of...

Top 5 Traffic Laws Broken by Illinois Drivers

July 16, 2019 5 mins read

While many Chicago and Illinois drivers obey traffic laws and are focused on driving safely, there are other drivers who may not prioritize traffic laws and how they keep others safe. When irresponsible drivers break traffic laws, they can potentially harm others in devastating accidents. In these situations, those who were wrongfully injured may look...

Age, Weight, and Height Requirements for Child Car Seats in Illinois

July 9, 2019 6 mins read

Parents and guardians always want to make sure their child is safely secured in their car seat before driving. However, some may not know the Illinois booster seat laws that determine what type of equipment your child needs and which direction they should face while in the vehicle. If a collision occurs, a child that...

The Danger of Forced Arbitration When Used to Silence Sexual Assault Victims

June 25, 2019 3 mins read

In Aug. 2017, a 45-year-old teacher, Aimee Palmitessa, was arrested and charged with 12 felonies related to having sex with a minor. She taught at Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, a $44,000 per year private academy. She was known in the school to flirt with male students and make inappropriate jokes. The specific relationship...

When Is Going to an Urgent Care Clinic a Bad Idea?

June 20, 2019 4 mins read

When an illness or injury appears out of the blue, you may be uncertain about where to go for care. If the symptoms you’re facing aren’t life-threatening, but your doctor can’t get you in right away or their office is closed, you can head to your closest urgent care clinic. While many urgent care facilities...

Car Accident Recovery: What Comes After the Hospital Stay?

April 30, 2019 4 mins read

Recovering from an automobile crash can be a long process. While it’s likely a hospital stay is the first step in healing, this is often the shortest step. The process really begins once you are home. Even with doctor’s orders, it can be difficult to know what to do once you’re home. You may be...

How To Block the Ability To Text While Driving

April 9, 2019 4 mins read

While aggressive driving behaviors like speeding and tailgating are responsible for their fair share of accidents, there is another in particular that causes many wrecks: Distracted driving. Many people drive with cell phones and try to use their device while driving. Accidents occur because people are looking down at their phones and don’t see what’s...

Can Soft Tissue Damage Be Permanent?

March 26, 2019 4 mins read

When thinking about the physical consequences related to accidents, fractures are probably one of the first injuries that come to mind. While broken bones can be serious, there are other injuries that can result in just as much pain and a long recovery process. One of those injuries is soft tissue damage. While a number...

Why Does Sexual Violence Often Go Unreported?

March 5, 2019 3 mins read

Sexual assaults are a horrific crime that a large amount of people have unfortunately experienced. About 23 million women and 1.7 million men have suffered from rape or attempted rape during their lifetime. This is an unacceptable and terrible thing. While we cannot undo what was done, the lawyers at Thomas Law Offices can offer...

How Do Self-Driving Cars Perform in Ice and Snow?

February 26, 2019 4 mins read

As autonomous vehicles and their continued development continue to make headlines, we need to question how they will perform in poor weather conditions, like ice and snow. As the driver of a vehicle, you know it can be challenging and even dangerous to drive in inclement weather. While some drivers are reckless in poor weather,...

What’s the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Litigation?

October 2, 2018 2 mins read

If you’re looking to hire a lawyer, you may be wondering what kind of lawyer you need. There isn’t only one type of litigation. Cases can be criminal or civil and it’s important to know the differences between these types so you know what to expect for your litigation process. If you’ve been a victim...

To What Extent Am I Obligated To Avoid Causing a Car Wreck?

September 25, 2018 2 mins read

When you’re driving, you owe other drivers on the road a duty of care. This means you’ll obey traffic laws, such as adhering to the speed limit, driving cautiously, and always signaling before you turn or switch lanes. But there may be cases where other cars don’t offer you a duty of care. In these...

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