GET THE COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
How to Navigate the Process
you were injured in a collision, and the other driver is found to be 80% responsible. Under Illinois’ comparative negligence rules, you could still pursue compensation for 80% of your damages from the other party directly or from their insurance company. The only catch is that you must be less than 50% responsible to qualify for compensation. How do I get compensation? If you are in a car accident, the first step is to document the scene. Take pictures of both vehicles and get insurance and license information from the other driver. Next, you have a few options for pursuing your claim. You can file a claim with your own insurance company that will pay the claim and seek reimbursement from the at-fault driver’s insurer, or you can file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company yourself. You can also file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver or their insurance company. As you navigate these choices, having a competent Naperville car accident lawyer on your side may help you avoid liability if the other driver claims it was your fault. Additionally, an attorney can fight for compensation to cover medical bills, lost income, car repairs, and more. Our firm can help you determine a fair compensation amount that takes all costs into account. Give Chute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy a call to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
On top of the stress of everything going on in the world, a car accident can add extra worry to your life. It’s scary and nerve-wracking, and no one wants to have to go through it. Fortunately, in the state of Illinois, there are laws in place that protect your right to compensation in the event that you’re injured or your car is damaged by a negligent driver.
Who pays? Illinois operates under a traditional tort system for car accidents. This means that drivers are responsible for paying for any damages and injuries they cause to others in the event of a crash. In Illinois, injured parties also have the right to sue the at-fault driver directly. What is shared responsibility? Because car accidents can be caused by many factors, Illinois combines its fault-based car accident system with a concept known as “modified comparative negligence.” This allows an injured party to recover some compensation even if they were partially responsible for the crash. Say
PUZZLE TIME!
GRILLED PRIME RIB
Inspired by Primal Palate
Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs beef rib roast 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions 1. Take rib roast out of the
4. Turn off the grill but continue cooking the steak, flipping every 4–5 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 125 F. Remove from grill. 5. Allow the roast to rest — its internal temperature will continue to climb — for 5–10 minutes. Slice and serve.
refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling.
2. Season roast with salt and
pepper and allow it to rest for 10 minutes while you heat a gas grill to 600 F.
3. Sear roast for 3–4 minutes on each side.
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