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If you or a loved one was involved in a car accident in Illinois, you may wonder if you can file a claim for compensation against the other party and their insurance company. The answer depends on a number of factors, including state laws. One important thing to understand in these cases is whether or […]

Lane splitting refers to the process of a motorcycle riding between two lanes of stopped traffic. In this case, we use “riding” loosely, as more often than not, motorcyclists who perform this maneuver are flying between lanes. Lane splitting is downright dangerous. For this reason, it is illegal in Illinois.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car crash, you may want to know what to expect from the claims process. The truth is that the claims process varies from case to case. Some claims settle favorably right away, while others take weeks, months, or even years to come to a […]

There are two types of car accidents in which fault is very clear. One is rear end collisions. The other is left turn crashes. These types of accidents fall under the category of no-doubt liability—most of the time.

After a car accident, you may feel rattled, anxious, and even angry. This is especially true if you or a loved one sustained serious injuries due to the actions of another negligent driver. However, no matter how you may feel emotionally, it is imperative that you remain calm when dealing with an insurance adjuster after […]

Chicago residents have the right to live, work, and go to school in a safe environment that is free of hazards, including chemical exposures. Unfortunately, residents’ rights are not always upheld by the government or large companies in the area. Exposure to asbestos, arsenic, lead paint, and other chemicals can leave resident with long-term health […]

When you place an elderly loved one in the care of another individual or entity, you trust that individual or entity to treat your loved one with the dignity, respect, and care they deserve. Unfortunately, when it comes to the care of elderly individuals, expectations are vastly different from reality. There are an estimated 5,000,000 […]

At Coogan Gallagher, our Chicago personal injury attorneys help victims of negligence recover compensation for their injuries and damages. One company that is under fire right now for releasing chemicals that may have caused thousands of cases of cancer within the community of Willowbrook, IL, is Sterigenics, a medical device sterilization plant. If you or […]

Nursing home abuse is a growing concern in the United States, with an estimated 5,000,000 cases of physical abuse, financial abuse, and neglect occurring each year. NursingHomeAbuse.org estimates that one in 10 adults over the age of 60 have been abused at one time or another, and that as much as 24.3 percent of nursing […]

Because of their sheer size and weight, trucks can cause catastrophic damages when involved in accidents with passenger vehicles. Property damage aside, the victims of truck accidents often sustain severe and life-altering injuries, including but not limited to lacerations, burns, disfigurement, broken bones, internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, and even death. In this post, we […]

If you recently discovered that the people to whom you entrusted the care of your elderly loved one have been abusing or neglecting your loved one, you may feel angry, sick, and even guilty. At Coogan Gallagher, our Chicago nursing home abuse lawyers have helped countless families that find themselves in the same situation as […]

In addition to federal trucking regulations, Illinois truckers are bound by state laws. Trucking regulations are put in place to protect both the driver and other individuals on the road. Unfortunately, many truck accidents are the result of truckers’ and/or trucking companies’ blatant disregard for the rules and safety of others. One law that is […]