Category: Evidence & Documentation
How to document an Illinois car accident claim: evidence checklists, police reports, demand letters, and record keeping.
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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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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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Pre-Suit Demand Letters in Illinois Personal Injury Cases — What They Are and How They Work
A demand letter tells the at-fault driver’s insurer what happened, lists your injuries and bills, and asks for a set amount to…
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Rideshare Driver Injury Claims in Chicago — When Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Hurt
Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors, so workers’ comp rarely applies. Learn which insurance covers an injured rideshare driver in Chicago.
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Food Delivery Driver Accidents in Chicago — Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub Crashes
Short answer: If an Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Grubhub driver hit you in Chicago, who pays depends on exactly what the driver…
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Car Fires After Collisions in Chicago: Evidence Preservation, Product-Liability Flags, and Immediate Steps
Car fires after Chicago collisions destroy evidence fast. What to preserve, when product liability applies, and the first steps to protect your…
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Post-Crash Social Media Mistakes: What Can Hurt a Chicago Car Accident Claim (and What to Do Instead)
After a crash, many people post updates on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or X without thinking about how those posts might be used…
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Dooring Accidents in Chicago: Liability, Evidence, and Injury Documentation
Dooring accidents happen when a car door opens into a cyclist’s path. Illinois liability rules, key evidence, and how injured riders claim…
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Police Crash Reports in Illinois: How to Get Them + What Matters
How to get your Illinois police crash report, what it contains, and how insurers and lawyers use it in a Chicago car…
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What Evidence Do You Need for an Illinois Car Accident Claim?
A practical evidence checklist for Illinois car accident claims: photos, police reports, medical records, witnesses, and what to gather first.