Author: Phillips Law Offices
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Mediation in Cook County Car Accident Lawsuits: How It Works
Learn how mediation works in Cook County car accident lawsuits — who selects the mediator, what happens at the session, and your…
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The Insurance Company’s Doctor: Defense Medical Exams in Illinois Car Accident Lawsuits
A defense medical exam is court-ordered under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 215 and arranged by the other side. What the rule requires,…
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Claims Against a Driver Who Died in the Crash: Suing an Estate in Illinois
Illinois allows car accident claims against a deceased driver’s estate. Learn about the two-deadline problem under 735 ILCS 5/13-209 and the Probate…
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What Happens in the First 30 Days After You Hire a Car Accident Lawyer
Learn what your car accident lawyer does in the first 30 days: fee agreements, insurer letters, policy limits requests, medical records, and…
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Hit by an Unlicensed or Suspended Driver in Illinois
An unlicensed driver does not automatically mean automatic fault, but it does create insurance gaps and a potential negligent entrustment claim against…
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Your Car’s Black Box: How EDR Data Helps Prove an Illinois Crash Claim
Most 2013+ vehicles record speed, braking, and seatbelt data in the seconds before a crash. Learn how EDR black box data is…
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Seat Belt Syndrome: The Internal Injuries Hiding Behind a Bruise
The bruise across your chest after a crash is a warning sign, not the injury. What can hide behind it, why Illinois…
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Airbag Injuries and Airbag Non-Deployment Claims in Illinois
Airbag did not deploy in your Illinois accident? Learn FMVSS 208 deployment thresholds, how to preserve vehicle evidence, and your product liability…
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Car Accidents While Pregnant: Medical Care and Your Injury Claim
Crashes are the leading cause of trauma in pregnancy, and placental abruption can develop hours after a minor impact. What the monitoring…
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Turo and Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Accidents in Illinois
Hurt in a Turo crash in Illinois? Learn which insurance layer applies — host plan, renter policy, or Turo protection tier —…