Illinois Traffic Laws
Illinois Motorcycle Helmet Law and Injury Claims
Illinois has no motorcycle helmet law for any rider. Why the insurer helmet defense fails under Illinois case law, and how motorcycle injury claims work.
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Author: Phillips Law Offices
Insurance Claims
Dealing With Esurance Claims After a Chicago Car Crash
Dealing with an Esurance claim after a Chicago car crash: why Esurance no longer writes policies, how Allstate now handles claims, and what to expect.
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Insurance Claims
Dealing With Mercury Insurance After a Chicago Car Crash
Dealing with Mercury Insurance after a Chicago car crash: how claims are handled, common tactics, and when to get a lawyer involved.
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Insurance Claims
Dealing With Safeco Insurance After a Chicago Car Crash
Dealing with Safeco Insurance after a Chicago car crash: how claims are handled, the Liberty Mutual brand transition, and when to get a lawyer involved.
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Settlements & Compensation
Illinois Wrongful Death Claims After a Car Accident
Illinois wrongful death claims after a car accident: who can file, what damages are available, the real filing deadline, and the Survival Act explained.
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Hiring a Lawyer
What Happens at a Free Car Accident Case Review in Chicago
What actually happens at a free car accident case review: what to bring, what gets discussed, and the warning signs of a high-pressure intake call.
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Hiring a Lawyer
How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost in Chicago?
How much does a car accident lawyer cost in Chicago? Contingency fee percentages, what comes out of a settlement, and what no-fee-unless-we-win means.
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Accident Types
O'Hare and Midway Airport Rental Car and Shuttle Accident Claims
O'Hare and Midway rental car and shuttle accident claims: how the Graves Amendment limits rental company liability and what out-of-state renters should know.
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Accident Types
Chicago Expressway Accident Claims: Dan Ryan, Kennedy, Eisenhower
Chicago expressway accident claims: how liability works on the Dan Ryan, Kennedy, Eisenhower, and the Illinois Tollway, plus construction zone liability.
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Accident Types
CTA Bus and Train Accident Claims in Chicago
CTA bus and train accident claims in Chicago: the one-year notice deadline under 70 ILCS 3605/41 and the common carrier duty of care that applies.
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