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How to Get an At-fault Driver’s License Suspended
If you have been injured in a car accident with an uninsured driver, there are steps you can take to get the at-fault driver’s license suspended. In Illinois, you simply contact the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and identify yourself as the victim of a crash involving an uninsured motorist. You must provide them with Crash Report Number and and the name of the at-fault driver. If you do not have a Crash Report Number, one will be assigned...
How to Get a Suspended License Re-Instated
If your license has been suspended and you would like to have it rein-stated, the process is not quite as simple. This is because there are so many different reasons why a license might be suspended. If you license was suspended because of a missed court appearance or a failure to pay a fine on a non-moving violation, you may simply have to pay the fine and any assessed fee and costs. Additionally, IDOT requires a reinstatement fee.
What happens at Mandatory Arbitration in Personal Injury Cases in Cook County, Illinois
If your attorney (or you) have filed a personal injury suit in the First Municipal District in Cook County Illinois, your case will go through the Mandatory Arbitration process. Your case will be set for Mandatory Arbitration after discovery has been completed in your suit. Discovery is the process where you provide the other side with the evidence you have that supports your case, including answers to interrogatories, response to request for production and your deposition.
Personal Injury Timeline
As a practicing personal injury and insurance claim attorney in Chicago, Illinois, I am often asked by clients and potential clients alike: “What is the exact timeline for recovery?” or more commonly, “When will I get my money after suit is filed?”
What Happens at an Examination Under Oath in Illinois?
An examination and review of what happens at an Examination Under Oath in Illinois by an experienced Insurance Attorney. This procedure can significantly effect the status and outcome of your insurance claim, as such being forewarned is forearmed in recovering your losses from the insurance company.
It’s Not Fair!
The Illinois Unfair Claims Law Practices
Act and Your Insurance Claim
In Illinois, insurance is heavily regulated. The law concerning your insurance coverage is not only contained within the four corners of your insurance policy, it is also contained in the Illinois Insurance Code...