Posted on October 09,2024 in Personal Injury

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver in Illinois, it is important to understand the Illinois Dram Shop Act. Consulting with a knowledgeable lawyer can help you navigate the complexities of the law and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

What is the Illinois Dram Shop Act?

The Illinois Dram Shop Act (235 ILCS 5/6-21) provides a legal avenue for individuals injured due to the negligence of alcohol-serving establishments. It allows victims to pursue claims against bars, restaurants, or other venues that over-serve alcohol to patrons.

The law aims to promote responsible serving practices and reduce alcohol-related accidents. Suppose a person becomes intoxicated while at a bar and subsequently causes a car accident. In that case, the injured party may hold the establishment liable if it can be proven that they served alcohol despite knowing the patron was intoxicated.

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 Posted on September 26,2024 in Car accidents

All too often, negligent drivers cause car crashes that seriously injure or kill others. These collisions not only affect the victims, but they also impact families. Recent Chicago-area accidents highlight negligent driving behaviors and their consequences.

If someone else’s negligent driving harms you or someone you love, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim or wrongful death action. If you are eligible, you will need evidence showing that the at-fault driver was negligent, and an experienced lawyer from Quinn Law Group, LLC can investigate your accident to uncover that evidence.

What Are Real-Life Examples of How Negligent Driving Affects Victims?

All drivers have a legal duty to use reasonable care to avoid harming others. Unfortunately, many motorists engage in negligent driving behaviors every day, such as speeding, driving under the influence of fatigue, alcohol, or drugs, failing to yield the right of way, disregarding traffic signs and signals, and fleeing the scene of an accident.

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 Posted on September 12,2024 in Truck accidents

Many major freight companies have distribution hubs in Chicagoland, which means that truck traffic is usually heavy on the area’s interstates. If you travel along I-90 and I-294 regularly, you have probably seen the aftermath of at least one truck crash. Cargo issues likely contributed to causing some of those accidents. If you were injured in one of those collisions, you deserve compensation.

How do you know who should pay you? Will your claim be complicated? Call Quinn Law Group, LLC today to discuss your accident with our knowledgeable attorney so he can give you case-specific answers.

How Can a Truck’s Cargo Cause a Crash?

A fully loaded tractor-trailer can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds, with its cargo accounting for most of that weight. Whether the trailers are enclosed, flatbeds, or step-deck, they have multiple axles, with four tires per axle. Loading cargo onto a trailer correctly takes planning and skill:

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 Posted on August 28,2024 in Car accidents

When you think of driving under the influence, you probably assume it refers to driving under the influence of alcohol. You might wonder if it also applies to illegal drugs or medicinal cannabis. Did you know that some prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause impairments that are similar to drinking alcoholic beverages? More than that, it is illegal in Illinois to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs the ability to drive safely.

If you are injured in a car accident, motorcycle crash, or truck collision because another driver is impaired by medications, you may be entitled to compensation. These cases can be tricky to handle alone, but an experienced lawyer from Quinn Law Group, LLC can help.

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 Posted on August 15,2024 in Personal Injury

You have probably seen advertisements urging you to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. This is not a marketing ploy or simply a way to gain clients; there are several valid reasons why consulting with a well-qualified attorney from Quinn Law Group, LLC quickly can benefit you.

7 Reasons To Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

When you choose Quinn Law Group, LLC to represent you after an injury accident, our goal is to protect your best interests. We can accomplish that better if we begin working on your case soon after your injury.

1. Legal Advice

Whether your injury results from a car accident, truck accident, premises liability incident, product liability issue, or other kinds of qualifying situations, there is a lot of information you need to learn that can affect your claim. There are lists of things you should do and others you should avoid, many of which depend on case-specific factors. You will also need to make decisions that can have long-lasting consequences.

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 Posted on July 26,2024 in Personal Injury

Every day, thousands of people take buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) to get to work, home, and everywhere in between. However, accidents can happen even on buses and trains, and you may be wondering if you have any legal recourse after being injured in such an accident. A knowledgeable Illinois mass transit accident lawyer can help investigate your accident to determine liability and pursue the compensation you deserve.

Common Causes of CTA Accidents

CTA accidents that occur on trains and buses can be severe, and victims of these accidents may experience catastrophic injuries that greatly affect their way of life.

Common causes of CTA accidents include:

• Errors by the driver of a bus or operator of a train that leads to crashes or accidents with cars or pedestrians

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 Posted on July 14,2024 in Product liability

Vehicle accidents happen for many reasons, and while many of us are quick to assign fault to the drivers of a vehicle, sometimes the fault of an accident rests with defective car parts. When car parts fail, they can lead to a loss of control, improper speeding, brake failure, or other serious issues that lead to car accidents.

If you have been involved in a car accident and suspect that defective car parts are the culprit, you may have a case against the manufacturer or designer of that car part. An experienced Illinois car accident attorney can answer your questions.

Who Is Liable for Defective Car Parts?

There are a few different parties who could be liable for a defective car part. The designer of the product, the manufacturer, the car part marketer, or even a mechanic who improperly installed a car part could all be potentially liable for an accident.

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 Posted on June 29,2024 in Car accidents

Chain reaction car accidents typically involve three or more cars and both the causes and the ensuing insurance claims can be complicated. While the consequences of chain reaction car accidents can be on the mild side and involve a simple series of rear-end accidents, they can also lead to serious pile-up car accidents with multiple parties involved.

Due to the complex nature of chain reaction car accidents, it can be difficult to assign fault. However, this should not stop you from contacting an Illinois car accident attorney and pursuing a claim if you or a loved one have been injured after a chain reaction car accident.

Understanding Chain Reaction Car Accidents

Chain reaction car accidents can happen in a number of different ways. Common situations that may lead to a chain reaction car accident include:

• One car attempts to merge into a lane on the highway, clipping another vehicle and sending that car into the lane of a third vehicle, causing a collision

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 Posted on June 13,2024 in Premises liability

The consequences of a dog bite can be extensive. In severe cases, a dog bite may even leave a person disabled or disfigured. Dealing with a dog bite injury can also be emotionally traumatic, and you might be wondering if there is any way to receive compensation to cover the damages related to your injuries. An experienced Illinois dog bite injury attorney can guide you through the process of pursuing a claim for compensation.

Who Is Liable for a Dog Bite Injury?

In Illinois, the concept of premises liability and the Animal Control Act governs who is liable for a dog bite injury. Under these regulations, when a person is legally on a property and not provoking the dog responsible, the owner of the dog will be liable if the dog bites and injures the person.

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 Posted on May 28,2024 in Motorcycle accidents

Motorcycle accidents are some of the most dangerous types of vehicle accidents due to the speed at which they typically occur and the fact that people riding motorcycles generally have less protection in a crash than those in a car. Motorcycle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, and dealing with the aftermath of a motorcycle accident is often traumatic.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible to pursue a claim against the other parties involved. This claim can hold the driver accountable for your accident and provide you with the compensation you deserve to help recover. An experienced Illinois motorcycle accident attorney can provide further guidance on a motorcycle accident claim.

Consequences of a Motorcycle Accident

Across recent years, injuries and fatalities associated with motorcycle accidents have increased. An influx of distracted driving practices and a decrease in helmet use are key factors in this statistic. Motorcycle accidents can result in minor injuries, though serious and catastrophic injuries are also common in this type of crash.

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