How Much Does Car Insurance Go Up After an Accident?

July 9, 2024 3 mins read

Maintaining an automobile insurance policy offers many benefits for car owners. In Illinois, it is also the law. A recent report on ABC 7 Chicago Eyewitness News found that insurance costs spiked in the last year from $1,806 to $2,310. In addition to those regular increases, your car insurance can also go up after an...

Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way?

July 2, 2024 3 mins read

There are over 2,716,450 people who call the Windy City home, according to the City of Chicago. This is a city that teems with traffic and pedestrians who share miles of streets and roads. The hope is that everyone gets to where they’re going safely. To make that happen, everyone needs to be aware and...

Who Pays for Car Repairs When the Other Driver Is At Fault?

June 25, 2024 4 mins read

No one leaves home thinking that today is the day they will get into a car crash. However, based on data collected by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there is a car accident somewhere in the country every 13 seconds. If you get into an accident, your first thought will be, “Am I okay?” Your...

What Does MMI Mean in Workers’ Compensation?

June 18, 2024 3 mins read

A workplace injury can occur in the office or the construction site. According to data compiled by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, there were 38,600 nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses in 2021 across Kentucky’s private industries. At some point, every one of those injuries reached the maximum medical improvement (MMI). What does the...

Can Medical Errors Cause PTSD?

June 11, 2024 3 mins read

When you suffer negligence at the hands of a medical provider, obvious physical issues arise in the aftermath. Your illness is worse instead of better, or you have a new injury that you didn’t have before. The stress and frustration of your situation might feel overwhelming and unstoppable, and you may begin to feel...

5 Strategies To Keep Your Loved Ones Safe in the Hospital

June 4, 2024 5 mins read

According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as many as 35.5 million hospitalizations occur in the United States annually. Research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comparing hospitalization rates among 1-64-year-olds between 2009 and 2018 shows that just 5.2% of Americans in that age range were...

How To Report Suspected Nursing Home Neglect in Kentucky

May 28, 2024 4 mins read

When we decide to move our loved ones into a nursing home or long-term care facility, we expect the staff there to take care of our family members as if they were family, too. But unfortunately, all too often, our loved ones are taken advantage of or neglected while under the care of nursing home...

How Soon After an Accident Should You Notify Your Insurer?

May 21, 2024 4 mins read

After an accident, your top priority is to get medical help. When that’s done, what’s the next step? If you are ready to start the claims process, you must notify your insurer. But how soon after an accident should you notify your insurer? You don’t want to wait to initiate a claim in most situations....

Former Kentucky Swim Coach Lars Jorgensen Sued for Sexual Assault

May 14, 2024 4 mins read

On April 12, two former University of Kentucky swim and dive team members filed a sexual assault lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Lexington. In the filing, not only was former Kentucky swim coach Lars Jorgensen sued for sexual assault, but another member of the coaching team, Gary Conelly, the university’s athletics director, Mitch Barnhart,...

Can You Sue for Toxic Mold Exposure?

May 7, 2024 5 mins read

Mold exposure is a serious concern for many homeowners and renters alike. Not only can it cause property damage, but it can also have adverse effects on health. If you’ve been exposed to toxic mold, you may be wondering whether you have legal recourse. More specifically, you may want to know, “Can you sue for...

How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Illinois

April 23, 2024 4 mins read

When you’ve been involved in a car accident in Chicago or anywhere in the Prairie State, you may have spoken with law enforcement at the scene of your collision. In most circumstances, you will receive a motorist report from an officer. That motorist report briefly states the nature and circumstances of the accident, such as...

Where Do Car Accidents Happen Most Often in Chicago?

April 16, 2024 4 mins read

As someone who lives in or has traveled through Chicago, you likely don’t need any reminding of how congested our city’s roadways are. This heavy traffic often leads to collisions, which cause motorists to suffer serious injuries and lose their lives. While you’re likely aware of where some of our city’s crash-prone roadways are if...

Can You Change Lanes in an Intersection in Chicago?

April 9, 2024 4 mins read

All drivers should be aware of general safe driving rules, including how to merge or change lanes safely, whether on city streets or major highways. Chicago intersections are often quite busy, with vehicles crossing or making turns, plus the added dangers of pedestrians in crosswalks, so you may think that changing lanes in an intersection...

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