What Drivers and Pedestrians Should Watch For Like the old saying goes, Chicago has two seasons: winter and construction. Once the weather warms up, orange cones, lane closures, sidewalk detours, utility work, street resurfacing, scaffolding, and building projects become part of daily life across the city. Construction is necessary, but it can also create real […]
Summer in Chicago brings more people outside, more traffic near the lakefront, more rideshare activity, and more bikes and scooters on city streets. Whether you ride your own bike, rent a Divvy, or use an electric scooter to get around, it is important to understand that you are not just “riding around.” Under Illinois law, […]
On January 1st, a new Illinois law went into effect. This law was designed to crack down on rogue tow truck operators and protect drivers during some of their most vulnerable moments—right after an accident. For years, Illinois drivers have reported alarming stories: tow trucks arriving within minutes of a crash, vehicles being hauled away […]
Strom Yen has decades of experience with personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits. How can we help you? You’ve probably heard the phrase “personal injury” and that Illinois law allows you to recover compensation for being injured. But do you understand your rights? Read on for the knowledge of how and when to help yourself, or a […]
Since 2011, fatality accidents have increased by over 3% according to research done by the University of Chicago. This significant increase comes at the same time as the surge in popular rideshare platforms like Uber and Lyft. If you were involved in an car accident or injury with a rideshare app, you’ll need an experienced […]
As a personal injury attorney I have seen firsthand how car accidents can be life-changing. The journey to recovery is both physically and emotionally challenging. While I am here to help you fight for your rights, it is equally as important to me that you receive the best possible care. Today, I am highlighting some of […]
Imagine waking up with a toothache. Out of nowhere, you get a call from a dentist offering to give you a root canal. Would you see that dentist? Of course you wouldn’t. You would be suspicious and perhaps even a bit irritated. What if you were in a car accident, and immediately after, you start […]
Whether you’re a driver, a cyclist, or both, you have a responsibility to act in accordance with laws that are meant to keep us all safe. In Chicago, there’s an undeclared war between drivers and cyclists. Drivers are mad cyclists don’t stop at stop signs. Cyclists are mad drivers speed past too close to them. In […]
Understanding how the black box can help your truck accident lawsuit in Illinois can improve your odds of recovering full compensation for your injuries or losses. A black box is an electronic onboard recording tool that monitors the trucker’s driving time. The box can offer information on the truck’s operation before, during, and after an accident.
An insurance company in Chicago, Illinois, may propose a lowball insurance settlement offer to maximize profits and avoid a lawsuit. The company may make a low settlement offer because it used software to generate it, or believes you are likely to take the offer. An insurer may also offer a lowball settlement if it thinks you will not retain a lawyer.