The Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/I-94) is one of Chicago’s busiest and most critical traffic corridors, funneling commuter, commercial, and long-distance traffic through the city’s south side. Its high volumes, complex interchanges, and frequent weather swings make the Dan Ryan a location where a single mistake or a sudden hazard can…
When you’ve been injured in an accident, speaking with a personal injury lawyer is one of the most important steps you can take toward protecting your rights and pursuing compensation. However, what you say, and what you don’t say, can significantly impact your case. Many accident victims make the mistake…
Electric bicycles, or “e-bikes,” are rapidly becoming a popular way to get around the City of Chicago. Teenagers, commuters, and recreational riders alike are embracing the convenience of electric assist. But as their popularity grows, the laws governing their use have not kept pace, which, unfortunately, has led to serious…
When people think of personal injury claims involving knee injuries or shoulder injuries, they often envision torn ligaments, fractured bones, surgeries, physical therapy, and permanent limitations. What’s less visible but just as real (sometimes more debilitating) is the psychological harm that can accompany traumatic physical injury. Among the psychological consequences,…
Airports are busy, high-traffic places where people hurry, luggage rolls, food and drink are spilled, and weather moves quickly from dry to snowy, all of which makes slips and falls surprisingly common and often serious. If you slip at O’Hare or Midway, the question everyone asks first is: who pays?…
Nighttime pedestrian accidents are a persistent and deadly problem in Chicago. When streets are poorly lit, pedestrians are far harder for drivers to see, crosswalks and sidewalks become hazard zones, and split-second decisions turn into life-changing injuries or fatalities. In this blog, we explain how inadequate lighting contributes to nighttime…
When maneuvering through the heart of Chicago, you may find yourself questioning whether a U-turn is allowed, and more importantly, whether it’s safe. The rules may differ subtly from the rest of Illinois, and the risks are tangible: U-turns can lead to serious, and sometimes deadly, car accidents. This blog…
Truck accidents are different from ordinary car accidents. Because commercial trucks are larger, heavier, and often traveling with freight or passengers, collisions with big rigs, delivery trucks, or tractor-trailers can cause catastrophic injuries, complicated insurance issues, and multiple potentially liable parties. Cook County is one of Illinois’ busiest driving regions.…
If you or a loved one lives in an Illinois nursing home or skilled nursing facility, it’s essential to understand the legal protections that apply every single day, from the right to be treated with dignity to the right to challenge an unsafe discharge. These rights come from both Illinois…
“Full coverage” is a phrase most drivers toss around like it’s a single, well-defined product, but it isn’t. When someone says they have “full coverage,” they usually mean they have more than the state-required liability; what they actually have is a bundle of different coverages, each with its own rules,…