Car accident

Learn how mediation works in Cook County car accident lawsuits — who selects the mediator, what happens at the session, and your right to walk away.

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 Act’s creditors period.

Learn what your car accident lawyer does in the first 30 days: fee agreements, insurer letters, policy limits requests, medical records, and preservation notices.

Seat belt syndrome causes delayed internal injuries — mesenteric tears, hollow viscus injuries, and Chance fractures. Learn why you must go to the ER even if you feel fine after a crash.

Hurt in a car accident while pregnant in Illinois? Learn what medical steps to take immediately, key delayed risks like placental abruption, and how to document your injury claim.

Considering pre-settlement funding for your Illinois car accident case? Understand the real costs, your rights under 815 ILCS 121, and cheaper alternatives before you borrow.

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.

Child passenger hurt in a car crash in Illinois? Learn about car seat replacement, pediatric injury documentation, and Illinois minor settlement rules.

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.