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Key Takeaways After a rideshare accident in Chicago, get safe, call 911, see a doctor that day, and screenshot your trip before the app changes. Then report the crash in the app and keep statements brief until you know which policy applies. Climbing into an Uber or Lyft should have been the easy part of […]
Key Takeaways You usually should not accept a settlement offer right away, especially before you know your injury costs and what remains after deductions. A first offer is a starting number, and state law shapes what it is really worth. The call often comes while you are still juggling appointments. An adjuster sounds friendly, names […]
If a driver crossed the center line or entered the wrong way and hit you head-on, Illinois law allows you to hold that driver responsible for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. We know how frightening that moment was, and head-on crashes are among the most violent collisions on the road, with […]
Key Takeaways After a car accident in Chicago, you may need time to recover from your injuries, manage medical bills, and negotiate with insurance companies. However, Illinois law limits how long you have to file a lawsuit seeking compensation. Missing the applicable deadline could prevent you from recovering damages, even when another driver was responsible […]
Key Takeaways Brake checking happens when a driver suddenly brakes to intimidate or retaliate against the vehicle behind them. If that conduct causes a crash, the lead driver may share responsibility, although Illinois also requires following drivers to maintain a safe distance. If you were injured in a brake-checking accident in Chicago, Conboy Law can […]
Key Takeaways Illinois does not have a law that sets one specific age when a child is legally allowed to sit in the front seat. Instead, Illinois law focuses on whether the child is properly restrained. Children under 8 generally must use an appropriate child restraint system, while children 8 and older must be properly […]
Key Takeaways Your car accident settlement may be taking longer than expected because your medical condition is still developing, evidence is being collected, fault or damages are disputed, the insurance company is still evaluating the claim, or negotiations have reached an impasse. If a lawsuit has already been filed, discovery, depositions, expert review, court scheduling, […]
Key Takeaways The legal driving age in Illinois depends on what type of driving privilege you mean. Most teenagers can obtain an instruction permit at age 15, allowing them to practice driving under supervision. They can generally obtain an initial graduated driver’s license at age 16 after completing driver education, holding the permit long enough, […]
Key Takeaways Feeling fine immediately after an accident does not necessarily mean you were not injured. Neck pain, back pain, headaches, dizziness, stiffness, numbness, and other symptoms may not become noticeable until hours or even days later. If you develop delayed pain after an accident, the most important step is to take the new symptoms […]
Key Takeaways Airbags do not deploy at one fixed vehicle speed. Frontal airbags are generally designed to deploy in moderate-to-severe frontal or near-frontal crashes, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration describes as roughly equivalent to hitting a solid, fixed barrier at 8 to 14 mph or higher. That can be comparable to striking a […]
