Car accidents caused by snow and ice are commonplace in Illinois. Some of those accidents were easily avoidable if drivers had just taken the time to properly clean off all snow and scrape the ice from their vehicles. Drivers who are careless about clearing off their cars risk not only a ticket, but being held… Read More
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When you don’t want Pain Injections after an Accident
Serious accidents often come with serious pain, unfortunately. Car accident victims in particular tend to suffer from ongoing pain. Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI’s) are sometimes offered as a treatment option. They are minimally invasive and help with those injuries most often associated with car accidents. These injuries include neck pain, back pain, arm or leg… Read More
When Personal Injury Claims Drag On Forever
Do you have an insurance claim from a car accident that has been dragging on? It might feel like your case is taking forever in the hands of the insurance company. If so, it may be time to talk with a Chicago area lawyer about your personal injury claim. Insurance companies are notorious for taking… Read More
Top Reasons Long Term Disability Claims are Denied or Terminated
You filed for Long Term Disability and just found out that the insurance company has denied your claim. Yet you know that you cannot work and your doctor agrees. How could this be? Why do insurance companies deny short or long term disability claims? Why do they abruptly terminate LTD benefits while you still need… Read More
Why Did Car Crash Fatalities Increase in Illinois during COVID?
Car crash statistics took an ironic and tragic turn during the Covid-19 pandemic. Roadway fatalities went way up in 2020. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 8% more people died in traffic accidents as compared to 2019. Illinois fared even worse than the national average. According to IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation), Illinois… Read More
You Can’t Have Enough Car Insurance in Illinois
There is no such thing as having too much car insurance. Let’s face it, even though it’s illegal to drive without insurance in Illinois, some people still do. It’s important that you at least have the required auto insurance to protect yourself and your loved ones. I also suggest getting even more insurance to protect… Read More
I Feel Blamed after being Hit by a Car
If you were hit by a car while walking or jogging, the last thing on your mind after a serious pedestrian accident is having to defend yourself from blame. Don’t think that just because you were a pedestrian that the driver’s insurance company won’t try to blame you for the accident. Insurance companies are required… Read More
Med Pay to Cover Bills After a Car Accident & Why to Check your Coverage NOW
Medical Payments Coverage, or ‘Med Pay’, is an optional coverage that every driver should have on their insurance policy. While it is not required in the State of Illinois, it is a good idea to have it. Med Pay pays the medical bills of a driver and their passengers following a car accident, regardless… Read More
Legal Documents Every College Student Should Have
Once children turn 18 or go off to college, they should consider preparing a Power of Attorney. As I write this over the summer of 2020, there is growing uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year. One thing that is for certain, if you have children in college, you should discuss with them putting in place… Read More
The Other Driver’s Insurance Company Really IS Out To Get You!
If you’ve ever been hurt in a car accident, you know that one of the very first phone calls you will get is from the insurance company of the other driver. Be aware! They will sound like nice, caring people who only want to make sure that you and your doctors are fairly paid for… Read More
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