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Hit While Your Car Was on the Side of the Road? You May Be Able to Sue
Losing a loved one in an accident, like the recent tragedy on I-294 involving a semi-truck that hit a passenger outside a disabled car on the highway, is devastating. In such cases, family members may have rights under Illinois law to seek justice and compensation. For families in Illinois who are suffering after the loss of a loved one in a car accident, understanding wrongful death lawsuits, traffic laws, and the damages that may be available are all issues that an Illinois personal injury attorney can help with.
How Does Scott’s Law Affect Fatal Accidents?
Illinois’ "Scott's Law," also known as the "Move Over Law," requires drivers to reduce speed, change lanes, and proceed with caution when approaching disabled vehicles or emergency responders. If a driver violates Scott’s Law, especially in cases involving large vehicles like semi-trucks, he may face significant penalties, including liability in a wrongful death lawsuit if this violation contributed to a fatal accident. Scott’s Law aims to protect people outside of their vehicles on Illinois roadways, adding another layer of accountability for drivers who do not act responsibly.
Understanding the Illinois Dram Shop Act
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.
How Do Negligent Driving Behaviors Impact Crash Victims?
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.
Can Cargo Loaders Be Liable for My Illinois Truck Accident?
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:
Rx and OTC Medications Can Impair Drivers Just Like Drinking
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.
Why Should You Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer ASAP?
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.
Who Is Liable for a CTA Accident?
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:
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Errors by the driver of a bus or operator of a train that leads to crashes or accidents with cars or pedestrians
If Defective Car Parts Caused an Accident, Can I Sue?
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.
Who Is at Fault in a Chain Reaction Car Accident?
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:
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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
What Damages Can I Recover After a Dog Bite Injury?
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.