After your car is damaged in an accident, one of your main concerns is getting it fixed and back on the road. Where should you take your car to get it fixed? Auto shops can be booked, and you may not have the luxury of waiting until they’re available. Your insurer may recommend you take your car to a shop they prefer, but that may not be the right choice. Learn more about “preferred repair shops,” what they can mean for your car accident case, and how a personal injury lawyer might be able to help you. What is a Preferred Repair Shop? Preferred auto shops are mechanics that coordinate and coll ..read more

Five attorneys with Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., have been selected by Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, to be recognized for their efforts in the legal field. Founding Attorney Jared Staver and Attorney Tyler Koblyski were each recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers. Five percent of attorneys are chosen annually to be honored as Super Lawyers. Three other attorneys with the Staver team were honored as Rising Stars, a category honoring attorneys 40 years old or younger who have been practicing law for less than 10 years. Attorneys Patrick Gill, Paul Ciesielski, and Melanie Buckmaster ..read more

After a personal injury accident, your first concern should be getting better. Depending on how severe your accident was, you may have to consider expensive treatments like surgery or therapy, methods that you might not be able to afford on your own. Surgery may even increase your settlement. You shouldn’t let financial decisions affect your health, especially if someone else’s negligence caused your injury. Learn more on how surgery can affect a personal injury settlement. Is Surgery Necessary After Every Accident? Although not every accident will require surgery to aid your recovery, it’s be ..read more

When a negligent doctor harms a patient, they may recover compensation through a medical malpractice claim or lawsuit. But, identifying medical malpractice can be difficult, especially if you aren’t extremely knowledgeable on Illinois medical laws. How do you know if you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice? When can you take legal action against a healthcare provider? Where is the line drawn between a bad experience and medical malpractice? Learn more about recognizing medical malpractice, the requirements for filing a claim or lawsuit, and how an experienced Chicago medical malpractice la ..read more

If you’ve walked out of a doctor’s office feeling like your concerns weren’t taken seriously, you may be a victim of medical gaslighting. While it’s not considered malpractice, medical gaslighting can quickly lead to medical malpractice if it harms a patient. Read on to learn more about medical gaslighting and when it can lead to malpractice. Learn how to recover compensation if you or a loved one has been harmed by a negligent healthcare provider in Illinois. What is Medical Gaslighting? Medical gaslighting occurs when a medical professional minimizes or dismisses a patient’s concerns. They o ..read more

Large commercial vehicles are crucial to the economy. They’re vital to transporting goods, but they can pose a risk to other drivers on the road. Their size and some drivers’ speed can make it seem like a crash is imminent. You could have had your own brush with a semi-truck as you traveled through Cook County. While you’re driving around semis or other large trucks, remember these tips to ensure you’re as safe as possible. Why Are Large Commercial Vehicles Dangerous? Although they are outnumbered by passenger vehicles, large trucks have a presence on Illinois’s roads, and if you’re on the hig ..read more

Even if they are man’s best friend, dogs can be dangerous. Whether they’re in a stressful or unfamiliar environment or if they’re lacking training, a dog could attack you or your children. These attacks can have significant impact on you and leave lifelong physical and emotional scars. Knowing what to do if you’re attacked by a dog is critical to keeping yourself safe and securing your future. Learn more about dog bites and how to handle them if you’re bitten in Chicago. Dog Bites Are Serious Injuries A staggering 4.5 million estimated dog bites happen annually in the United States. Not every ..read more

You might be going to the gym for your health, physical relief, or for the social aspect. However, if you get hurt at a fitness center, those positives could be replaced with feelings of stress and fear. Not only is healing from your injuries challenging but you might also be confused on how to recover damages. It’s possible that you could be entitled to compensation if someone else’s negligence was a factor in your injury. Learn more about how to pursue a personal injury claim. What is Premises Liability? The Illinois Premises Liability Act is designed to protect visitors from negligence or c ..read more

Being in a car accident can be devastating, but it gets even more stressful when you’ve borrowed someone else’s car and experience a crash. You may be wondering who is responsible for the damages. You don’t have to deal with this alone. Learn more how an experienced car accident lawyer can help you understand your circumstances and figure out how to recover compensation for your losses. Chicago Insurance Laws for Drivers Chicago insurance laws for drivers are the same as Illinois insurance laws for drivers. All motor vehicles registered and operated in Illinois must be covered by liability ins ..read more

The family of a woman killed in a crash involving a Rockford fire truck has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the alleged driver. Marta Esquivias was killed in March when she was hit by a speeding fire truck as she drove through an intersection. Her husband, Ismael Mondragon, was also in the car. He was severely injured. Miguel Holland, the man accused of driving the firetruck at the time of the crash, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless homicide in September. According to the lawsuit, he was driving with almost four times t ..read more