Cook County Mandatory Arbitration for Smaller Car Accident Lawsuits
Cook County mandatory arbitration covers car accident suits under $50k. Learn how the hearing works and your right to reject the award and go to trial.
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When a Child Passenger Is Hurt in a Car Crash: An Illinois Parent’s Guide
Child passenger hurt in a car crash in Illinois? Learn about car seat replacement, pediatric injury documentation, and Illinois minor settlement rules.
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Hit by a City or Government Vehicle in Chicago: The One-Year Deadline
Hit by a government vehicle in Chicago? A strict one-year deadline under 745 ILCS 10/8-101 applies. Learn what to do and who to contact immediately.
Insurance Claims
Should I Use My Own Collision Coverage or File Against the Other Driver?
Deciding whether to use your own insurance or the other driver’s after a crash? Illinois law on subrogation, deductible recovery, and repair timelines can guide your choice.
Insurance Claims
Policy Limits Demands in Illinois: When the Insurer Should Pay the Full Amount
Learn how a policy limits demand letter works in Illinois, what Haddick v. Valor requires of insurers, and how a time-limited demand creates excess liability exposure.
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Dealing With Kemper Auto Insurance After a Chicago Car Crash
Learn how Illinois law governs Kemper insurance car accident claims, what timelines apply, and how to protect your rights after a Chicago crash.
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Dealing With American Family Insurance After a Chicago Car Crash
Illinois law sets specific timelines and prohibitions on insurer conduct. Here is what to know when filing an American Family Insurance car accident claim in Chicago.
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What Happens When Your UM or UIM Claim Is Denied: Arbitration Under Your Illinois Policy
When an Illinois UM or UIM claim is denied, binding arbitration under your policy resolves the dispute — here is how the process works from demand to award.
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How Prejudgment Interest Pressures Insurers to Settle Car Accident Cases Faster
Illinois’s prejudgment interest statute accrues at 6% from the filing date, creating real financial pressure on insurers to settle car accident claims sooner.