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If you file a dog bite claim in Illinois, the insurance company representing the dog’s owner is not on your side. These are businesses that lose money every time they pay out a claim and will use a range of strategies to reduce what you’re owed. The most common defenses include arguing that you provoked…
If a child is bitten by a dog in Illinois, the dog’s owner is strictly liable for the resulting injuries under the Illinois Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5/16). That means the family does not need to prove the owner was careless or that the dog had ever been aggressive before. As long as the child…
Yes. Illinois is an at-fault state for car accidents, which means the driver who causes an accident is financially responsible for the resulting harm. Unlike no-fault states, where each driver files a claim with their own insurance regardless of who caused the crash, Illinois requires the injured party to seek compensation from the at-fault driver’s…
If an uninsured driver causes a car accident that injures you in Illinois, the most immediate step you can take is to file a claim under the uninsured motorist (UM) coverage that is already part of your auto insurance policy. Illinois law (215 ILCS 5/143a) requires every auto liability policy in the state to include UM…
Fireworks are a popular part of celebrations across the United States, especially during Independence Day and New Year’s Eve festivities. While many displays end without incident, fireworks can cause serious injuries when they malfunction, are…
Bed rails are designed to help prevent falls and provide support for older adults, individuals with mobility limitations, and others who need assistance getting in and out of bed. Unfortunately, recent recalls and safety warnings…
ST. CHARLES — Meyers & Flowers is pleased to announce that attorney Jack R. Dassow has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Jack focuses his practice on representing individuals and families in personal injury matters involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle…
Whether a car accident settlement in Chicago affects your disability benefits in Illinois depends on the type of benefits you receive. If you are on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a settlement will generally have…
If you have been sexually assaulted by a rideshare driver in Chicago, Illinois, your safety and well-being come first. Get to a safe location, call 911 if you are in immediate danger, seek medical attention, and preserve any evidence you can. From there, reporting the incident to the rideshare platform and contacting a personal injury attorney…
You should hire an experienced truck accident lawyer because these cases involve a level of complexity that standard car accident claims simply do not. When you factor in the federal safety regulations that govern commercial carriers, the multiple parties that may share liability, and the aggressive legal teams that trucking companies deploy after a crash, trying…
