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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 Posted on May 10, 2024 in DUI car crashes

Drunk driving car accidents are among the most tragic of accidents, and these accidents often result in serious injuries to the victims. If you have been involved in a car accident with a drunk driver, you might be wondering what your next steps are and how to navigate any criminal or civil legal proceedings. An experienced Illinois car accident lawyer can guide you through this process and help you pursue a claim for compensation.

Who Is Liable in a Drunk Driving Accident?

In Illinois, drunk drivers may be considered negligent or reckless, something that could make them liable for the accident. However, liability for a drunk driving accident may include more parties than just the drunk driver.

Illinois dram shop laws may apply if a driver leaves a restaurant or bar where he or she became intoxicated, making the restaurant or bar partly liable. Another adult may also be liable if he or she supplied alcohol to an underage person who caused the accident, or if he or she loaned their vehicle to the drunk driver who was then involved in an accident.

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 Posted on April 23, 2024 in Car accidents

Hit-and-run car accidents are some of the most challenging types of vehicle accidents to deal with. After a hit-and-run accident, you may want to attempt to file a claim for compensation and hold the other driver accountable, but this is difficult when you cannot identify the other driver. Fortunately, there are still ways that Illinois law allows those involved in a hit-and-run car accident to recover compensation.

An experienced Illinois hit-and-run accident attorney can help you navigate Illinois laws if you wish to pursue a lawsuit.

Common Causes of a Hit-and-Run Accident

Hit-and-run accidents occur when one driver who is involved in or at fault for a vehicle accident decides to flee the scene. This is especially common if an accident happens along a major highway, such as I-294, I-90, I-190, or I-94.

In most cases, drivers may flee because they feel they are in the wrong or were committing an illegal activity at the time of the accident. However, doing this is a crime in Illinois, leading to further issues for drivers who flee.

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 Posted on April 09, 2024 in Premises liability

Slip and fall accidents are exactly what they sound like – they occur when someone slips over a hazardous or improperly maintained area and falls, often resulting in serious injuries to the neck, head, and back. Suppose you have been injured after a slip and fall accident. In that case, you may be able to pursue a compensation claim to recover the cost of your injuries and additional damages, like pain and suffering. An Illinois premises liability lawyer can help you understand your options.

Causes of a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall accidents can occur virtually anywhere, including apartment complexes, stores, restaurants and bars, sports venues and entertainment arenas, and public roads or sidewalks. There are many reasons a slip and fall accident may occur in any of these areas, though some are more common than others, such as the following:

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 Posted on March 21, 2024 in Wrongful death

When your loved one is involved in a fatal car accident, the emotional trauma and loss of a family member can be overwhelming. Expenses related to your loved one’s passing can begin to add up, and you may be wondering if you can pursue a wrongful death case against the driver suspected to be at fault for the fatal car accident.

In many cases, the family of the victim involved in a fatal car accident may be able to seek compensation. A skilled Illinois wrongful death attorney can help you understand your options and guide you through this process.

The Illinois Wrongful Death Act

After a fatal car accident, the Illinois Wrongful Death Act gives the family of victims options for pursuing compensation and taking the responsible driver to court. This act typically applies in a case where the car accident was caused by a driver who was acting recklessly or with negligence, causing the accident that resulted in fatality to the victim.

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 Posted on March 14, 2024 in Car accidents

Rear-end car accidents are common, and this type of accident can range from mild to very serious. How damaging a rear-end car accident is depends primarily on the speed and size of the vehicles, along with a few other factors. Sometimes, victims of rear-end accidents have the potential to suffer life-changing injuries through no fault of their own. In these cases, you may need the assistance of an Illinois rear-end car accident attorney to help you pursue a claim in court.

Severe Injuries Sustained in Rear-End Accidents

This type of accident occurs frequently, with 29 percent of car accidents involving some kind of rear-end collision. Rear-end car accidents occur at a range of speeds, and this results in a wide variety of injuries.

Severe injuries that can be sustained in a rear-end accident include:

• Fractures and broken bones

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