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Pedestrians do not always have the right-of-way in every situation under Illinois law. Although drivers must yield to people in marked or unmarked crosswalks, pedestrians must also follow traffic signals and exercise reasonable care when traveling on foot. Failing to do so can lead to shared fault for any resulting collision.  When Drivers Must…

Rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft are a common cause of personal injury in Illinois. Like traditional car accidents, there are steps victims should take to increase their odds of recovering compensation. Specifically, injured victims should report the accident to law enforcement, seek medical attention, identify what the driver was doing at the time…

Spinal cord injuries are among the most severe injuries a person can suffer in an accident. When these injuries stem from someone else’s negligence, the injured person can often seek compensation from the responsible party. In Illinois, this financial recovery should cover medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term care costs. Spinal…

Poor lighting is one of the most common causes of slip, trip, and fall injuries in Illinois, especially when low light hides hazards like uneven walkways, broken stairs, or clutter. Property owners who knew or should have known about these conditions can be held responsible for injuries to visitors. Under Illinois premises liability law,…

If another driver’s negligence caused a car accident in Illinois, you generally do not have to pay for the resulting costs by yourself. Victims can typically recover financial compensation for direct financial losses as well as non-financial harm. Together, these can pay for medical care, lost income, car repairs, and pain and suffering, among…

The absence of a wet floor sign can provide solid evidence in a slip and fall claim, but it isn’ta smoking gun proving negligence. Illinois premises liability law requires showing the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to address it or warn visitors within a reasonable time.  A…

Damages recoverable in an Illinois slip and fall lawsuit generally fall into two categories: economic damages, which cover quantifiable financial losses like medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages, which compensate for personal losses that do not have a direct financial value. In rare cases involving extreme misconduct, punitive damages may also be…

Liability in an Illinois Uber accident generally depends on what the Uber driver was doing at the time of the crash. If the driver was logged into the app and waiting for a ride request, Uber’s contingent liability coverage applies, offering limited coverage that supplements the driver’s personal policy. If the driver had accepted…

Surveillance footage can be among the most persuasive pieces of evidence in a slip-and-fall case. Footage can capture the hazard itself, how long it existed before you fell, and whether an employee walked past it without acting. Of course, it can also show the fall itself, without relying on anyone’s memory or interpretation. This…

A pre-existing injury can complicate a car accident claim, but it doesn’t disqualify you from compensation. Under a legal principle known as the eggshell plaintiff rule, the at-fault driver is responsible for the full extent of the harm they cause, even if a pre-existing condition made you more susceptible to injury than someone in…