Auto accident victims in Illinois face common obstacles in the aftermath of what is often a pivotal moment in their lives. Even the families of those injured can find themselves dealing with the same or even worse circumstances. There are some typical damages that...
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5 things not to do after a car accident
Car accidents happen every day in Illinois, but they are usually rare events for the people involved. Most people are totally shocked when they get into a car accident, and people often don’t know what to do. Here are five things that you should definitely not do...
Distracted driving is far too common
Whether driving down a highway or residential street, there will be distractions along the way either created by others on the road or created by the driver themselves. It's important to know how to avoid distractions to prevent potentially serious car accidents....
4 common issues that can lead to a construction dispute
Construction projects can have a widely varied scope from a home remodel to erecting a brand-new building from the ground up. No matter the size of the project, there are numerous scenarios when the developers, contractors, subcontractors or property owners might find...
Can you sue for damages when construction delays occur?
Business owners who have commissioned the construction of a new building for their operations in Illinois or Missouri can run into difficulties when the project isn't finished on time. If you have experienced a significant delay, you may wonder whether you can sue the...
What might happen when contractor/client disputes arise?
Contractors and their clients may sign a detailed agreement for new building constructions, renovations, and other types of projects in Illinois. Things might not work out between the contractor and the client as initially inspected. Sometimes, the client has a...
What types of damages could you receive in a car accident lawsuit?
After a car crash, injured people face significant burdens. Medical care and time away from work can strain their finances. The stress of an accident’s aftermath can impact every aspect of their life. Worst of all, a crash may leave them without a loved one. During...
3 reasons why thorough car accident follow-up is important
After a driver strikes your vehicle, you may feel pulled in several different directions. You will have to take actions at the accident scene to ensure anyone with severe injuries gets help. At the same time, you must think about gathering enough information in case...
What options do homeowners have in construction defect cases?
It’s one of those moments when your heart seems to stop: When you realize that the new home construction has a serious defect. The home for which you saved, prepared and spent so much of your own income has a serious problem that will cause possibly years of extra...
Common causes of construction accidents
One errant piece in a construction project can lead to enormous extra costs. When someone doesn’t meet the terms they agreed to, it doesn’t have to be you that pays the price. Private construction in the U.S. is worth over $1 trillion every month. Contracts are...
