Author: Phillips Law Offices
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Illinois Comparative Fault: How Partial Blame Affects Your Claim
Learn how Illinois comparative fault law affects car accident claims. If you’re partially to blame, you can still recover damages—but only if…
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Rental Car Accident Liability in Illinois: Who Pays?
Rental car accidents create complex liability questions. Learn who pays when you’re in a rental car accident in Illinois—personal insurance, credit cards,…
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Rear-End Collision Injuries: Why They’re More Serious Than You Think
Rear-end collisions cause serious injuries even at low speeds. Learn about whiplash, herniated discs, and traumatic brain injuries from rear-end crashes, and…
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Most Dangerous Intersections in Chicago for Car Accidents
Learn about Chicago’s most dangerous intersections, why they cause so many accidents, and your legal rights if you’re injured. Illinois car accident…
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Teen Driver Accidents in Illinois: Understanding Liability, Parental Responsibility, and Your Legal Rights
Teen driver accidents in Illinois and parental liability. GDL laws (625 ILCS 5/6-107), Parental Responsibility Act caps ($20K-$30K), and co-signing liability. Chicago…
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Hit by a Drunk Driver in Chicago? Your Complete Legal Guide
Chicago drunk driver accident lawyer. Illinois Dram Shop Act (235 ILCS 5/6-21) lets you sue bars that over-served. 2025 caps: $88,051.76. One-year…
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Chicago Uber & Lyft Accident Claims: Complete 2026 Guide
Chicago Uber and Lyft accident lawyer. Illinois TNP Act (625 ILCS 57) insurance requirements, $1M liability coverage, and how to file rideshare…
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What’s the Difference Between a Workers’ Comp Claim and a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When someone is hurt on the job, their life changes instantly. Medical bills start piling up. Paychecks stop coming in. Pain and…
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How Does Workers’ Compensation Work in Illinois?
How Illinois workers’ compensation works: which injuries are covered, the benefits available, filing deadlines, and what to do if a claim is…
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Can I Sue My Employer for a Workplace Injury in Illinois?
Workers’ comp covers most Illinois job injuries, but in some cases you can sue your employer or a third party. The exceptions…