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Understanding Fault When Driver-Assistance Technology Fails on Illinois Roads Key Takeaways: Liability for an Illinois Autopilot car accident depends on who or what caused the crash. Because features like Autopilot provide only partial automation, the human driver must still supervise the vehicle, keeping traditional negligence principles in play. Fault may […]

Understanding Insurance After an Uber or Lyft Crash in Chicago Key Takeaways: In Chicago, rideshare accident insurance depends on the driver’s "activity phase" under Illinois’ Transportation Network Provider Act. During Period 1 (logged in, no ride accepted), only contingent limits apply ($50,000/$100,000/$25,000). Once a ride is accepted through passenger transport […]

Turning a Chaotic Crash Into a Documented Case Key Takeaways: Documenting evidence at a Chicago car accident scene means capturing photographs and video of vehicle damage, skid marks, and traffic signals, collecting witness contacts, recording driver and vehicle details, noting environmental conditions, and photographing your injuries followed by prompt medical […]

When a Missing Accident Report Threatens Your Illinois Injury Claim Key Takeaways: An insurance adjuster in Illinois cannot deny a valid claim solely because no police report exists, as no statute makes a report a prerequisite to coverage. Coverage turns on the fact of a covered crash and policy terms, […]

If you are seeking compensation after an accident, anything you post on social media can be used by insurance companies to reduce or deny your settlement. In Nevada personal injury cases, defense attorneys actively search platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for photos, videos, and comments that contradict your claims […]