Weather conditions in Illinois can wreak havoc on the roads. The winter months bring snow, sleet and ice and the summer months can bring thunderstorms, flooding and tornados. Hazardous weather conditions can make driving dangerous and can cause accidents that result in serious injuries or even death. The skilled Chicago auto accident attorneys at Ankin Law, LLC
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Texting and driving takes the lives of thousands of people each year. In fact, in 2011, there were 3,360 distracted driving fatalities, and in 2012, there were 3,328 distracted driving fatalities. Another 421,000 people were injured in 2012 in motor vehicle accidents involving a distracted driver, which represented a nine percent increase from the estimated
It is often said that there are two seasons in Chicago: winter and the road construction season. With several road construction projects underway in and around Chicago, it is important to be aware of various road construction safety hazards such as: Narrower lanes Reduced number of lanes Reduced visibility Cones, barriers, and other obstructions Presence

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- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
While it is a fact of life for most Chicago residents, driving on Illinois roads can be perilous. Crumbling roads and bridges cause damage to vehicles and can lead to serious accidents. When it comes to damaged roads, Illinois currently rates the highest in the nation. Both its roads and bridges are deemed dangerous by
Last weekend much of the United States, “sprang forward” as we moved our clocks ahead one hour. While daylight savings time has long been considered a modern rite of passage for the changing seasons, some experts point out that the time change puts our health at risk and increases the risk of accidents and injuries
If a company offers incentives to employees who provide rideshare services, the employer can be held liable for car accidents and/or negligent actions by the carpool driver. Is Company Carpooling Worth the Risks? Ridesharing has become an economical way for employees to get to work. As a result, many companies are offering company carpool incentive
The process for getting a police report for a car accident in Chicago is relatively simple. A police report is an invaluable tool for injured victims and their car accident lawyers. The time following a car accident is crucial. As a result of the trauma and injuries victims suffer often required them to be transported
After getting involved in a car accident, it’s possible for victims to prove that they weren’t at fault in a few different ways. In car accident cases, the individual who is at fault will need to cover the costs of the accident, including any damage to vehicles and injuries that people sustain. In addition, at-fault parties
f someone drives another person’s vehicle and gets into an accident, insurers generally cover the car as opposed to the driver. This means that if someone other than the vehicle owner gets into an accident involving that vehicle, the vehicle owner’s insurer would likely need to cover the claim. However, certain factors could influence liability
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