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Knee Injuries After a Car Crash in Chicago: Common Treatments and When to Seek Legal Help
Knee injuries are common after a car crash, as the impact can force your knees to strike the against the interior of the vehicle, causing them to move in awkward ways while absorbing tremendous impact. While you may not feel much pain or be aware of significant damage right after the crash, this is often…
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Why Are Police Reports Vital to Your Chicago Car Accident Claim?
After being involved in a car crash, your first thoughts are not likely to be whether or not you need a police report. But once you have had a moment or two to collect your thoughts and see who is injured, you should call police to the scene. Police bring a sense of calm and…
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Should I Release My Medical Records to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
After a car accident in Chicago, you may receive a call from an insurance adjuster asking you to sign a release form to give them access to your medical records. This request often comes within days of your crash, when you are still dealing with injuries and vehicle damage. While the adjuster will likely present…
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How Is Fault Determined for a Car Accident in Illinois?
After being involved in a car accident, one of the most pressing questions on your mind is likely, “who is going to be held responsible?” The answer isn’t always straightforward. Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence system that affects who can recover compensation, especially when fault is not clearly one-sided. How insurance companies, and law…
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How to File a Car Accident Claim: A Step-By-Step Guide
Being involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, but knowing how to file an insurance claim properly is crucial for protecting yourself financially and legally. At Cooney & Conway, we are your legal partner when it comes to motor vehicle accidents and claims. This guide walks you through the process, from the immediate steps after an…
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If I’m Injured in a Ride-Sharing Accident, Can I Sue?
If you’ve been injured in a ride-sharing accident, it’s important to seek out the compensation you have coming to you. To get started, click here.
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Seat Belts Prevent Fatal Injuries
Wearing a seat belt is one of the most important choices you will make when traveling by vehicle, they reduce your risk of fatal injury by 45%.
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Why Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?
As most COVID-19 restrictions ease and traffic returns to pre-pandemic volumes, motor vehicle accidents are on the rise once again. While we all do our best to be responsible drivers, accidents do indeed happen. In the United States alone, an average person can expect to be involved in 3-4 car accidents during their lifetime一which is a sobering…
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I Was Hit by a Semi-Truck. Now What?
Here are your legal options if you’ve been in an accident with a semi-truck, plus information about what to do now.
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Bus Accidents: A Legal Perspective
Here are reasons bus accidents occur, common injuries, and how to file a claim if you are injured.
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Economic and Societal Impact of Car Accidents [New Study]
Learn about the social and economical costs of car accidents and how the number of fatalities can be reduced.
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Chicago Traffic Accident Deaths Rise as Fatalities Nationwide Top 40K
The number of deaths resulting from motor vehicle accidents continued to rise both nationally and locally – learn how to help reduce that number.