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When should I contact the police after a car accident? In Illinois, you must report a crash to the police if there are injuries, fatalities, or property damage exceeding $1,500. It's advisable to contact the police immediately after any accident. A police report is crucial for documenting the accident details, including witness statements and observations, and it serves as essential evidence for filing insurance claims. Calling law enforcement after a wreck is essential to ensure a clear record. 
The car accident case timeline can vary based on the complexity and size of your claim. Generally, car accident claims are resolved within a few weeks to a few months, although some cases may take years. While the personal injury claim process can be lengthy, pursuing a lawsuit is often the most effective way to seek maximum compensation for unpaid medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. Familiarizing yourself with the stages involved in resolving a car accident claim can help you prepare for what lies ahead. 
What percentage of car accident cases go to trial? Most cases are resolved outside of court, with only a small percentage going to trial. Many cases settle after initiating a lawsuit, during the litigation phase. Retaining an experienced personal injury lawyer who knows how long an accident case takes can often reduce the likelihood of going to trial. They can effectively demonstrate the case's value throughout the legal process, encouraging insurance companies to settle.
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.

New Illinois Law Targets Backseat Passengers… and Drivers!

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Your Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers at Grazian and Volpe (now Lloyd Miller Law) could not be more pleased by the new amendment to the Illinois Vehicle Code requiring all passengers to wear safety belts (625 ILCS 5/12-603.1). Formerly, the requirement only applied to a driver, front seat passengers and all other riders under the age of 19. Now, all passengers including the know it all back seat mother in law/driver are required to buckle up.  The only exceptions apply to a driver of or passenger in an authorized emergency vehicle, and a back seat passenger of a taxi-cab. As advocates for many a victim of a mad cabbie – Grazian and Volpe (now Lloyd Miller Law) admonishes all their clients to buckle up in a taxi-regardless of the free pass and remember 311 to report dangerous taxis.

Please remember that children under 8 must be secured according to the provisions set out by the Child Passenger Protection Act, which also governs safety belt requirements for passengers between the ages of 9 and 15.

For more motor vehicle and taxi safety tips please watch John Grazian on WCIU, You and Me in the Morning or visit the Grazian and Volpe (now Lloyd Miller Law) Accident Law website blog page for more articles on how you can avoid personal injury in a motor vehicle accident, truck accident, motor or bicycle accident.

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