Chicago, IL (August 31, 2024) – A police squad car was struck by a vehicle on the Bishop Ford Expressway early Saturday morning, resulting in the injury of an Illinois State trooper. According to a statement from the Illinois State Police, the trooper was investigating an accident on southbound Interstate 94 at 111th Street at
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A passion that developed on the diamond of another sport in the suburbs has now helped him reach the pinnacle of baseball in Chicago. “Naperville Nicky” Lopez is in his first season with the White Sox and his sixth in Major League Baseball. It’s also the first year which the fielder, who primarily plays second
Federal regulations affect all aspects of truck accident lawsuits in Chicago, Illinois, from liability determination to the amount of recoverable damages. These regulations govern trucking company operations, driver conduct, cargo loading, and motor vehicle maintenance. Knowing and carefully navigating these rules can help you build a robust case that establishes the liability of all the involved parties and obtains maximum
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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.
Signing a waiver or consent form before a medical treatment or surgical procedure may or may not impact your legal right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit if something goes wrong. Generally, an informed consent lawsuit relies on an assumption of risk defense, which does not hold medical defendants responsible. However, in Illinois, medical waivers are not automatically enforceable, even
You can sue the trucking company for negligent hiring or training if you get injured in an accident caused by an incompetent or dangerous driver. Some examples of negligent hiring or training practices include failing to perform a rigorous background check, not reviewing the driver's training and certification, and not offering sufficient training to drive a truck or secure cargo
Teutopolis, IL (August 30, 2024) – First responders rushed to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Effingham County Thursday evening. Shortly after 5:15 p.m., Teutopolis and Montrose Fire Departments responded to a multi-vehicle accident on I-70 eastbound between the I-57 north exit and the Montrose exit just north of Teutopolis. Once on
Green Valley, IL (August 29, 2024) – Illinois State Police troopers confirmed that a 90-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a crash over the weekend, and authorities have now released further details connected with the incident. According to Tazewell County Coroner Chuck Hanley, Elmer Papenhause of rural Tremont was the sole occupant of a pickup
One of the great things about our partnerships is that it gives us the chance to introduce Ankin Law to new people through some fun events. That was the case on July 27 as we hosted at Happy Hour with Bleacher Nation at The Fifty/50 in Wicker Park. About 80 people showed up for the
LaSalle County, IL (August 28, 2024) – A Sunday morning collision on the Interstate 39 bridge near La Salle resulted in the death of a Streator man, according to officers’ reports released on Monday. The man has been identified as John S. Smith, 36, of Streator, the La Salle County Coroner’s Office said in a
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