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Negligent car maintenance is one of the top causes of car accidents in Chicago, Illinois. Negligently maintained cars are likely to have malfunctioned headlights, faulty brakes, worn tires, and faulty steering. These maintenance issues may make the vehicle difficult to control, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
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Drivers on thoroughfare lanes, the primary roads running through lots, have the right of way over other drivers in Illinois parking lots. So, the vehicles entering the thoroughfare lanes from feeder roads and those reversing from parking spaces are often liable in the event of an accident. Additionally, the Illinois vehicle code prioritizes pedestrian safety in parking lots. Drivers must give way to the pedestrians, even when they are in unmarked crosswalks. The input of an experienced car accident lawyer is instrumental in determining who is to blame for parking lot accidents and ensuing injuries.
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What are the helmet laws in Illinois? Illinois doesn't currently have helmet laws in place for motorcyclists, meaning these laws won't directly have an impact on an accident case. However, your decision to avoid wearing a helmet could still affect the outcome of your case, as this gear can greatly reduce the risk of injuries.
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Bicycle Accident: Don’t Buy Your Helmet at the Flea Market

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Bicycle Injuries: Don’t Buy Your Helmet at the Flea Market.  Summer is in full swing and yard sales and flea markets are running at full tilt. Summer is also biking season in Chicago and the bike lanes and lake front are running fast with cyclers out to take advantage of Chicago’s short bicycle season. It’s hard to avoid accidents with all the traffic, pedestrian, auto and other bikers and it is imperative that cyclers wear helmets to prevent serious personal injury caused by a bicycle accident.

Be wary of where you purchase your helmet. A recent article in the New York Times cautions cyclers to avoid taking advantage of sidewalk and flea market bargains on your bicycle safety helmet. “There are somethings things that should simply never be passed on,” said Donald Mays, senior director of product safety at Consumer Reports and bicycle safety helmets are one of these items.

Used bicycle helmets, for children and adults are useless once they have been involved in a bicycle accident or medium to strong impact and because helmets are frequently exposed to the elements including a wearer’s perspiration, they deteriorate over time. Ozone, sunlight and sweat simply degrade the plastic and the helmets ability to prevent personal injury caused by a bicycle accident.

Your Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys at Grazian and Volpe (now Lloyd Miller Law) caution all cyclers to take advantage of all the inexpensive new helmet options offering excellent protection. Cyclers should check with the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute for standards and options. The South Chicago Accident Lawyers at Grazian and Volpe (now Lloyd Miller Law) have advocated and obtained large settlements for personal injuries suffered during bicycle accidents and even wrongful deaths due to impact. They know it is better to avoid a bicycle accident by employing road sense and following traffic laws. But if you can’t stay safe, stay with Grazian and Volpe (now Lloyd Miller Law)!

For more safety tips and information on how to advocate for your rights, visit our blog or find us on YouTube, Facebook and LegalEagle John Grazian on WCUI, You and Me in the Morning on the first Tuesday of every month. John answers questions and offers comments on current legal issues. Remember consultations are always free.

About the Author

Kurt D. Lloyd is a plaintiff’s trial lawyer who focuses on medical malpractice and other catastrophic injury cases. He lives in Chicago and represents injured clients throughout Illinois. He is also the founder of Lloyd Miller Law, Ltd.

Years of Experience: Over 35 years
Illinois Registration Status: Active
Bar Admissions: Illinois State Bar

Kurt D. Lloyd is a plaintiff’s trial lawyer who focuses on medical malpractice and other catastrophic injury cases. He lives in Chicago and represents injured clients throughout Illinois. He is also the founder of Lloyd Miller Law, Ltd.

Years of Experience: Approx. 20 years
Minnesota Registration Status: Active
Bar & Court Admissions: Illinois State Bar Association U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Kurt D. Lloyd is a plaintiff’s trial lawyer who focuses on medical malpractice and other catastrophic injury cases. He lives in Chicago and represents injured clients throughout Illinois. He is also the founder of Lloyd Miller Law, Ltd.

Years of Experience: Over 35 years
Illinois Registration Status: Active
Bar Admissions: Illinois State Bar
About the Author

Kurt D. Lloyd is a plaintiff’s trial lawyer who focuses on medical malpractice and other catastrophic injury cases. He lives in Chicago and represents injured clients throughout Illinois. He is also the founder of Lloyd Miller Law, Ltd.

Years of Experience: Over 35 years
Illinois Registration Status: Active
Bar Admissions: Illinois State Bar