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$50,000 Arbitration Limit: Do Chicago Car Accident Cases Need Attorneys?
When Your Car Accident Case Falls Under the $50,000 Threshold If you’ve been injured in a car accident and your claim falls under Illinois’ mandatory arbitration threshold, you might wonder whether legal representation is necessary. In Cook County, personal injury cases seeking less than $50,000 in damages must go through
Chicago Dog Owners Pay $25 Fines After Bites – Can This Help Your Case?
When a $25 Fine Could Mean Thousands in Your Dog Bite Case You’re nursing a painful dog bite wound, wondering if the owner will face any consequences. Then you learn they only paid a $25 fine. Your first reaction might be frustration – how is that fair when you’re dealing
Can Chicago Workers Get 66% of Their Wages After Workplace Injury?
Your Right to 66% of Your Wages After a Workplace Injury Yes, workers injured on the job in Illinois can receive approximately two-thirds (66.67%) of their average weekly wage through workers’ compensation benefits. This protection exists to ensure you don’t face financial hardship while recovering from a workplace injury. If
Illinois: 1 of Only 3 States Without Motorcycle Helmet Laws – Chicago Help
Riding Free: Understanding Your Rights After a Motorcycle Accident in Illinois Illinois stands alone with Iowa and New Hampshire as the only three states in America without any motorcycle helmet requirements. While this freedom appeals to many riders who enjoy the open road experience, it also means riders face increased
25% of US Freight Trains Pass Through Chicago – Need a Truck Lawyer?
Chicago’s Freight Hub Creates Unique Truck Accident Risks Did you know that approximately 25% of all freight railcars and 50% of all intermodal rail containers and trailers in the nation pass through Chicago? This massive freight movement creates a dangerous mix of commercial trucks, trains, and passenger vehicles on our
10 Days to File Your Chicago Crash Report: Do You Need an Attorney?
Your Clock Is Ticking After an Illinois Car Crash The moment metal crunches against metal, a countdown begins that most drivers don’t even know exists. Illinois law gives you just 10 days to file a crash report after your accident, and missing this deadline can lead to serious consequences including