How do you file a car accident police report in Chicago?

Filing a car accident police report is required for Chicago drivers involved in accidents in specific situations involving harm or property damage. Submitting the report is a legal obligation and a way to protect yourself from false accusations or losing out on collecting the compensation you deserve. If you need help with how to file…

Who is at fault if someone cuts you off?

Drivers who hit a car in front of them are often the at-fault parties in rear-end accidents. However, who is at fault if someone cuts you off? The identity of the at-fault party typically changes in these scenarios. An experienced Chicago car accident lawyer from Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can help if you have been…

Personal injury and social media: How might social media affect my case?

The information you share on social media tells a story about your life and health that can be used to influence the outcome of a personal injury case. Setting an account to the strictest privacy settings is of little use to keep posts from impacting a claim’s result. A Chicago personal injury attorney at Horwitz,…

Can insurance companies check your phone records?

You’ve been in a car accident, perhaps a single-car event, or maybe with another driver. Insurance representatives are asking for information, including access to your phone records. You stop and think–can insurance companies check your phone records? Don’t guess at the answer and potentially give these companies an excuse to deny coverage or put unfair…

What are the most common winter work injuries?

Snowy weather, wind gusts, and long-term freezes can put Chicago workers at risk of injury. Depending on the industry, workers experience winter hazards like ice-covered sidewalks, streets, roads, or below-freezing temperatures in different ways, but the weather can hurt any worker. If winter work injuries disrupt your life, contact a Chicago workers’ compensation attorney from…

How can I save money on legal fees?

When you face a potentially expensive legal claim, how to save money on legal fees may be at the forefront of your mind. It can be costly to recover from an injury and daunting to add those fees to your expenses. You need experienced guidance without overpaying when possible. Our Chicago personal injury attorneys with…

Can you reopen a closed insurance claim?

After a car crash, you’re under much pressure to close the claim quickly. Maybe you can’t get your vehicle repaired until you get a settlement, or perhaps you’re behind on bills because you had to miss work. Unfortunately, you later realize that the settlement offer from the insurance company wasn’t enough to cover all your…

How long can you be on workers’ comp?

You are struggling to recover from your work-related injury, and you are just unsure if the money you are receiving now will run out. How long can you be on workers’ comp? While several factors play a role in this, it is important to consider meeting with our legal team to discuss your case now….

How long do personal injury cases take to settle?

You may consider filing a personal injury claim after being hurt by someone else’s negligence. Your first option may be to initiate an insurance claim, but if this doesn’t yield a satisfactory settlement, you may need to proceed to legal action. Untangling the details of a case can be challenging, and you may be unsure…

Should I hire a lawyer for a minor car accident?

If you were recently injured in a car crash, you may be unsure whether you have the right to take action against the driver who hit you. The Chicago car accident lawyers with Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates can review the details of your case and determine which legal options may be available to you. It’s…