Motor Vehicle Accidents

You can handle a lowball settlement by first establishing why the insurer offered an unfair payout. You can do that by requesting the insurer to justify the lowball offer in writing, especially if that information is unavailable in the award letter. You can then carefully review the reasons provided by the insurer and send a demand letter with your counteroffer.

A late-night collision at a busy Chicago Ridge intersection has once again drawn safety concerns. Police confirm that one person was killed, and several others were injured, in a recent crash at 99th Street and Harlem Avenue—an area neighbors have long criticized for confusing signals and aggressive driving.

People involved in an accident where a driver was turning may ask, “Who’s liable in a left-turn car crash in Illinois?” The driver making a left turn is often liable for failing to give way to oncoming traffic. The state fault rules, however, recognize various circumstances in which liability may be shifted or shared.

E-Bike accident injuries are on the rise. Electric bikes and scooters have become popular transportation options, offering convenience and eco-friendliness, but they also lead to serious accidents. If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence in an e-bike or e-scooter accident, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Contact Ankin Law at

Road range turns into a lawsuit when an aggressive driving crash occurs because of the reckless actions of an angry driver. Such a crash often leaves a victim with bodily injuries, physical pain and suffering, and property damage. You have a right to sue the angry driver and recover compensation for the resulting injuries and damages. You must, however, submit

When car accidents cause long-term neurological damage in Illinois, victims can experience cognitive, motor, and emotional impairments. They may endure these impairments for years or even the rest of their lives. These challenges may prevent them from undertaking activities of daily living and lower their quality of life. You are entitled to compensation if your long-term neurological damage stemmed from

When a GPS or a driver-assistance system results in an accident, either the driver or the system's manufacturer might be liable, depending on the nature of the collision and how it occurred. With a better understanding of the duties of drivers in these accidents and how GPS and semi-autonomous or self-driving cars operate, you can determine who is responsible for

Rear-end collisions can be more legally complicated than you expect because liability may shift to the front driver or be shared between the two involved drivers. Liability may shift or be shared when the front driver stops suddenly, drives recklessly, or encounters a mechanical issue. Knowing the circumstances in which the rear driver isn’t at fault can help you document

Truck accidents on I-90 are frequent and can be fatal due to factors like high speeds, severe weather, mountainous areas, and the risks associated with large trucks. Contributing issues include speeding, driver fatigue, and poor training. If you've been injured in a trucking accident, you may face medical costs, rehabilitation, and long-term disabilities.