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Minor car accidents can still lead to major injuries in Chicago because your body isn’t designed to handle even the sudden jolt of a low-impact collision. The forces involved in minor crashes can make your body move in unnatural ways that cause severe injuries, especially if you weren’t braced for the impact. Insurance companies often downplay these injuries. Understanding why and how injuries occur in low-speed crashes can help ensure you protect your health and legal rights.
When a delivery truck driver causes an accident in Chicago, the truck driver or the delivery company is generally the party liable for the accident. Whether the driver is an employee of the delivery company and what the driver was doing when the crash happened will affect who you can hold liable in a Chicago delivery truck accident. Depending on circumstances, other third parties, such as the owner of the vehicle, the vehicle’s manufacturer, and cargo loaders, may also be liable.
When drivers ignore clearly marked no-pass zones, the results can be life-changing, especially for people working on or near the roadway. An Energy city worker operating a roadside tractor was recently injured when a driver passed other vehicles illegally and failed to slow down, colliding with the tractor.
If you were injured in a trucking accident in Chicago, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, Cicero, or a nearby community, call the injury attorneys at Lloyd Miller Law for a free consultation.
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Warning signs of elder abuse include sudden changes in behavior or mood, unexplainable financial hardship, malnourishment or poor hygiene, social isolation or restricted communication, and damaged personal belongings.
Having a workers’ compensation claim checklist can assist a victim and his or her attorney in maximizing the claim being filed. It’s a great way to be prepared and have all bases covered when filing claims with workers’ compensation insurance companies.
Drunk driving and distracted driving are both dangerous, but studies have found that distracted driving is actually more dangerous than driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, it's important to avoid driving while distracted or impaired at all times to minimize the risk of serious accidents and injuries.
Some jobs are more dangerous than others because of the conditions that workers experience, putting them at higher risks of injury and death. In the event of a work-related accident and injuries, victims can recover compensation through a workers' compensation claim or a personal injury case, depending on the nature of the accident and the injuries sustained.
If you want to prove a second injury in workers' compensation, your medical records must show that this injury connects with your primary work injury. Taking the right steps to build a case will help increase your chances of receiving a settlement for a second injury in addition to your primary injury.
How much a spinal cord injury lawsuit is worth depends on the injury severity and the unique circumstances of your injuries. Spinal cord injury claims generally result in higher compensation amounts than other injury claims due to the long-lasting and life-changing impacts suffered by victims.
The main difference between uninsured and underinsured motorists is that while underinsured motorists have a degree of liability insurance coverage, uninsured motorists don't have coverage that will cover any damages in an accident.
As a victim in a rideshare accident in Chicago, you can bring a claim to seek compensation for your injuries. It is important to understand the ins and outs of rideshare accident claims. Specifically, you should know who’ll be considered responsible for the accident and which insurance company to contact for compensation.