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How to File a Bicycle Accident Claim After a Dooring Crash in Chicago: Who’s Liable?

[In Chicago, you generally have 2 years to file a bicycle dooring injury lawsuit under Illinois law. Dooring crashes are common on busy corridors with curbside parking and bike lanes, and liability can fall on drivers, passengers, employers, or even government entities. This article explains who’s liable, what evidence proves a dooring claim, and how […]

How to Prove a Homeowner Was Negligent for Failing to Salt an Icy Sidewalk in Chicago (Cook County)

Accident Prevention and Safety / Jack Gilbert

In Chicago, a homeowner can be found negligent for an icy sidewalk fall when evidence shows they owed a duty, breached it by not salting within a reasonable time, and that breach caused measurable injuries. Cook County winter conditions make sidewalk slip-and-falls common, but liability depends on specific facts like timing, notice, and control of

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