Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

When another driver lies about a car accident, your rights, your money, and your future are on the line. If you don’t act fast, their lies can become the “official” version of the crash. Those lies can impact how fault is assigned. That means you could end up blamed for an accident you didn’t cause—and left with medical bills, lost wages, and a wrecked car.

After a crash, the immediate chaos can make it tempting to skip the trip to the ER—especially if you don’t feel hurt right away. But delaying medical attention can hurt more than your health. It can seriously undermine your ability to recover compensation for your injuries. At Lloyd Miller Law in Chicago, we’ve seen firsthand how medical records—and the timing and consistency of your hospital and doctor visits—can make or break a personal injury claim. Here's why medical documentation remains one of the most powerful tools in building a successful case.

Parking lot pedestrian crashes, even at low speeds, can lead to serious injuries and high dollar claims. Although vehicles move more slowly in parking lots than on regular roads, the tight quarters where pedestrians and cars interact, along with driver distractions and flaws in parking lot design, can result in severe outcomes.

Rear-end collisions are not always as simple as they seem. There's a common misconception that a driver who rear-ends another vehicle is always at fault. In Illinois, this isn't necessarily true. While drivers must maintain a safe following distance and can be liable for accidents caused by failing to do so, not every rear-end collision is solely their fault. Sometimes, the driver in front may share blame.

After an accident in Chicago, you're likely dealing with physical pain, property damage, and mounting stress. When an insurance adjuster calls requesting a recorded statement, your first instinct might be to cooperate fully. However, giving a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster—especially one representing the other party—can seriously jeopardize your claim and your right to fair compensation.