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I am seeking your advice regarding a car accident I was involved in while driving my friend's rental car, which he had rented from Hertz. My friend did not purchase the rental insurance, assuming his Discover credit card would provide coverage. Since I do not own a car, I do not have any... View More 
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answered on Nov 18, 2024
Unclear what your question is. Started out talking about insurance, then addressed whether you were at fault. The second question cannot be answered in an online forum. The first one, same
For a deer collision? My car was in the shop for 6 months, and i was only given 30 days of car rental. I continued paying for my car even though i wasn't driving it. I had no vehicle for 5 months. I have a full time job, and i’ve missed a lot of work. Should the insurance have paid for my... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
This is not a legal question but I will answer it as best I can from personal experience. When you purchase car insurance, car rental coverage is usually defined by duration and the amount payable per day. For example, 30 days at $50 per day. The duration is generally fixed at 30 days. The only... View More
My husband, 28, has a clean driving record prior to this incident. He got t-boned in an intersection and was issued a citation from the reporting officer for running a red light. The officer told him, because it was a collision, that traffic court is required. Why is that?? Will it be considered... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
An Illinois traffic ticket defense attorney should advise, but you await a response for over a week. The short answer in most places is that it shouldn't be considered reckless driving if it didn't involve speeding, a distraction, or other factors. In many instances, it would be failing... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could repost and add "Traffic Tickets" as a category. This is something that attorneys in that area would know best. Until a local attorney could advise meaningfully, the short answer in any... View More
I was involved in a car accident where I was coming down the wrong side turning lane and I took fault for that part but in doing so he wasn't supposed to be turning without one a turning signal then he came down a turning lane stating that he was jus trying to go on on coming traffic headed... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
Illinois has a modified comparative fault rule, which means that someone who is partially at fault can still recover compensation from the other party's insurance as long as they were 50% or less at fault (the amount they recover would be reduced by the share of fault they carry, so if they... View More
I was involved in a car accident and it was my fault for not being in the correct turning lane first car and first accident i didn’t have any insurance due to stability issues but now the other party is asking me for insurance or they will take legal actions
answered on Jun 3, 2024
If you were at-fault, you are liable. If the other driver had full coverage, THEIR insurance will pay and you will owe them WHATEVER THEY PAY for property damage and injury. There are only 2 ways you can keep a driver's license, in ANY state. You can enter into a repayment plan that is... View More
I think it was a issue with airbags as it bursted.
answered on Jun 3, 2024
The way this works is that you need to ask a question. You only tell us that you were a passenger in a used car that is 5 - 15 years old. Then you say that you think there was an issue with the airbag because the airbag bursted/ruptured.
Essentially, you are asserting that the airbags... View More
answered on May 28, 2024
It is suggested you post your question again with more information and specific questions to allow good answers.
On May 4 2024 I was in an accident. While at a stop light a vehicle hit me from behind, causing a chain reaction resulting in a 5 car accident. Luckily my daughter and I were not injured. My car sustained front end and rear end damages. The at fault driver was cited for texting while driving and... View More
answered on May 23, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your post requests a local attorney to assist you on a PD claim. Attorneys here can't offer their services - there is no soliciting. You'd need to reach out to attorneys on your own. In addition to your own... View More
answered on May 10, 2024
Unless your neighbor has an ASSIGNED parking spot adjacent to the scratch; you have surveillance video of your neighbor scratching the car; an eyewitness saw your neighbor scratch the bumper; or your neighbor admitted scratching the car (in a text, email, in front of a witness, or on video); AND... View More
Same surgery 2 times I feel the first dr should have done better is there anything I can do cause this has changed my life forever I never knew it would of turned out this bad
answered on Feb 19, 2024
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If you are asking about reopening the car accident, you CANNOT do that. That said, given the extent of your injuries, the insurance carrier probably surrendered their policy limits. That is to say that you probably received ALL available money.
Medical Malpractice... View More
Or can I take the lady to small claims court
answered on Feb 17, 2024
It’s unlikely due to both the statute of limitations (since accident was in 2019) and the fact that there was a settlement. However if the amputation has some additional cause (medical negligence perhaps?), then it might be possible to recover in some other way. It’s best to contact a lawyer to... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2024
You could. It could depend on a person's skills, knowledge, confidence, complexity of the claim, and determination of the carrier to defend. Many people have successfully handled their claims and saved on attorney fees. If the claim is complex (you post under bad faith, which could have its... View More
I was passenger in the vma and my “friend” driving My car crashed & left me there. When police arrived I was unconscious so I went to the hospital as trauma 1. He has since been in jail and I have tried to get information for my Insurance but all I have is a report number that doesn’t... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear what you have been through. It's possible the police report number you were provided is incorrect. If that's the case, please know you can also search for police reports using the name of your "friend" and/or your own name, the date of the crash, and... View More
I assume its my turn but I wasn't a 100% sure because I was mostly trying to take pictures but no cars were driving on toward me. Apon looking left I look right and I see a sedan flying by possibly speeding and almost hitting me, What would have happend if i got hit and who would have been... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Both of you would be liable to some extent - the vehicle for speeding (and other possible reasons, depending on whether it was in a crosswalk, traffic control device, etc.). You would be liable for being distracted... View More
Ahead but saw they were there and breaked too late, I got a ticket for “ driving too fast” and I don’t have to appear in court. It was a minor hit, my car didn’t get damaged and the other car got a slight dent and some scratches from my license plate. Should I plea guilty ?
answered on Dec 9, 2023
If you plead guilty, without appearing in court (ie paying the ticket), it will be a conviction on your driving record and may affect your insurance, and potentially cause other problems. I would recommend speaking to a lawyer to see if you can have it dismissed or if you are eligible for court... View More
I was the only person who had insurance. I made a claim and hired a lawyer. It’s been 6 months since my lawyer sent them proof nobody had insurance in the accident, and I want them to abide by the policy and pay me 25,000 my lawyer says the insurance company in Illinois doesn’t have a time... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
An attorney for the applicable jurisdiction could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear what is going on here from the brief description, but in such cases, the option is usually to pursue a UM, or uninsured motorist claim, unless your attorney is... View More
They want to drop it to a misdemeanor since my son was also drinking. He lost his leg, broke his neck, back and shattered his spleen.
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
Your question is unclear. I can’t tell who is being charged, you, your son, or someone else? I’m not even sure who was driving. But in any event, if someone is charged with drunk, driving in an accident in which someone suffers “great bodily harm“ it can be charged with a felony regardless... View More
I just sign my release form last week. How long will it take?
answered on Nov 3, 2023
Illinois law gives at-fault drivers/insurance companies 30 days to get you your settlement check from the date they receive your signed release. However, there are other factors that sometimes extend that time frame. For example, if you are working with an attorney and your attorney is negotiating... View More
I have a few questions; I recently rolled my truck over while on load. I’ve been paying my employer 2k a month for insurance and he’s refusing to cover any damages to my truck or tow.
Also, the spot in which I rolled over, when I delivered my load one of the men there said I’m the 3rd... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
There is no fee for consultation. Your employer must have provided you with an insurance card. Did you call the insurance after the incident? Did they refuse to pay the claim? If they did refuse, why? We had a recent incident where a trucking company purchased insurance for two of its own... View More
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