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Car crash from car accident on the road in a city. Minor Car Accidents Can Still Lead to Major Injuries
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.
Damaged in car accident vehicle on city street crash site. Why Car Accident Evidence Disappears
Knowing why car accident evidence disappears, and how to preserve it, is the first step in protecting your rights. Weather conditions can wash away tire marks and debris, surveillance systems automatically delete or overwrite footage after set periods, and witnesses may become unreliable or unavailable over time. When crucial evidence from your Chicago car accident case vanishes, it can undermine your claim and affect your compensation. While you focus on recovering from your injuries and managing medical treatment, a car accident lawyer can employ legal tools to preserve this essential evidence before it's lost forever. Acting swiftly to protect evidence creates a strong foundation for your case and could significantly impact your outcome.
Big red truck and a stop sign. Liable in a Chicago Delivery Truck Accident
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.
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.

Car Accidents: Two Opportunities for Personal Injury at Every Impact

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Your Chicago and Cicero Car Accident Lawyers at Grazian and Volpe (now Lloyd Miller Law) know that there are always at least two opportunities for personal injury at every impact. Conventional accident wisdom states that there are two collisions in every auto accident. The first occurs when the vehicle impacts with another vehicle or object. The second impact occurs when the passengers impact with the interior of the vehicle; or in the horrendous situation where the passenger is ejected, the second impact occurs outside the auto. The purpose of a seat belt or car seat in the case of a child is to minimize or prevent personal injuries caused by the “second” or passenger collision. Passengers and drivers must be sure to properly employ seat belts and car seats and be watchful for any obvious defects in seat belt or car seat design or function. This is not possible as the design or operational defects are not easily detectable or apparent until the stress of impact. Personal injuries from car seat or seat belt malfunction are serious and often involve spinal cord, brain and head trauma as well as broken bones, concussions and fatalities.

The South Chicago Car Accident Lawyers at Lloyd Miller Law always advocate the importance of seat belt and car seat use to all its clients.  As experienced Chicago Injury Lawyers we have litigated many cases where seat belts and car seats have not been used or have malfunctioned. Serious personal injuries can often be mitigated or avoided with proper use and maintenance. Especially during the slippery and hazardous winter driving season, we ask that you always employ these simple safety tools properly and according to the advice of the manufacturers. If any defects and/or malfunctions become apparent-do not use the devices and do not drive your auto until proper repair has been made. Watch us on YouTube, FaceBook and WCIU, You and Me in the Morning (the first Tuesday of every month) to learn how you can help prevent car accidents, personal and work related injuries and; if you can’t stay safe stay with Grazian and Volpe (now Lloyd Miller Law)!

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