Chicago Legal Blog

While it is always best to have something done right the first time, in some situations residents of Chicago can accept an error. For example, if one buys a toaster only to find out it does not work as advertised, it may be inconvenient but it can be taken back and...

Chicago residents should be aware that a personal injury award may be reduced if they are found to have contributed to the cause of an accident. It is important to remember that all those involved in a car accident are not always blameless.Recently, a Chicago car was...

Recently, a Chicago woman was pulling in to a parking spot on the street when a CTA bus attempted to pull around the parking car. The driver claims that at that point the bus hit the front end of the car. The bus driver was cited by police for overtaking a vehicle on...

Even with the many recent advances in safety technology, a car accident can still be fatal. These accidents are devastating to the families and to the community as a whole.Chicago is taking steps to bring an end to fatal accidents. This may seem like a lofty idea, but...

Typically, when two cars collide, one driver can be determined to be negligent in causing the accident and can be held responsible for damages to the injured parties. Sometimes, however, even when a car accident only involves only one car, passengers who suffer...

Accidents that occur on the highway can be very dangerous. This is especially true when drivers are traveling at high speeds. Overall, such car accidents can have tragic consequences as they are often the cause of fatalities and serious injury.In fact, recently in...

Unfortunately, many serious car crashes occur every day on the streets of Chicago. There are a variety of factors that might cause a car accident. Some factors include distracted driving, alcohol consumption, or medical conditions.Recently, a 71 year-old Chicago bus...

Car wrecks are a daily occurrence in America. Unfortunately, there are times when a car accident can turn deadly. Such accidents are tragic for the victim's family, who are often left searching for compensation for their loss.Recently, a car accident turned deadly in...

Car accidents usually involve a collision between two vehicles. But sometimes a car accident can involve houses or buildings. In a recent accident, a car crashed into the Apple electronics store in Chicago in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The incident was captured by...

Car crashes occur every day in hundreds of cities across the country, and Chicago is not immune. Unfortunately, a car accident can be devastating for those involved. Sometimes tragic accidents can be fatal. Accidents like those leave victims and their estates...