Legal Insights & Updates

Slip-and-fall accidents happen more often than many realize, and their impact can be both physically and financially devastating. Understanding the legal landscape surrounding these cases is...

Being injured can be a daunting and unsettling experience, leaving you feeling stressed and confused about what comes next. It's crucial to remain calm and take appropriate action early to protect...

With the rise of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, more people are opting for the convenience they provide. However, the increasing number of rideshare users also brings a higher chance of...

As a passenger in an Uber or Lyft, you have rights and protections if you suffer an injury during a ride. These rideshare companies offer significant convenience, but accidents can happen....

The sirens could be heard from blocks away, and then about ten fire trucks, ambulances, and a hook and ladder truck came down my street and stopped, the firemen jumping out of their trucks,...

My client called me a couple of months ago with bad news. She had been rear-ended by an uninsured driver. I told her that somewhere around 20% of all drivers on the road in Illinois are driving...

In Illinois, when YOU have insurance, you are protecting yourself against the possibility that you’ll be hit and hurt by someone without insurance. That part of YOUR policy is called the Uninsured...

No changes in Illinois minimum coverage for 2021! That’s the headline and the bad news. Auto insurance is required for every vehicle in Illinois, and the state requires minimum coverage of $25,000...

If you are hurt in a crash, it is crucial that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. First of all, assessing your injuries and getting the treatment you need is what’s best for you. This...

The Covid pandemic has ravaged society, with effects on every level of everyday life. It has also affected court cases and uninsured motorist cases, though in different ways. For the most part,...

The quick answer is sure you can. Your insurance policy has provisions that deal with the possibility that you or a family member driving your car will be hit by a driver with no insurance, or not...

Medical insurance isn’t so streamlined in America. The latest statistics reveal that, even after the creation of the Affordable Care Act, there are millions and millions of people without health...

How much insurance do you really need? Well, the short answer is “the more, the better,” but it gets expensive, right? That said, my strong advice is that you need AT LEAST coverage of 100/300 to...

Several years ago, the State of Illinois amended their statutes regarding minimum limits on automobile liability coverage. The minimum limit was raised from 20/40 to 25/50. Along with that raise in...

I recently settled a claim for a client who had been badly hurt when she was struck by a car while riding her bike. She was thrown to the sidewalk, landing on her shoulder and head, then spent...

A requirement under most Illinois insurance policies is that the possible subrogation rights of the UIM carrier must be protected, or waived by that carrier, before making a settlement on the...