Car Accident News | Chicago, IL

A man was injured Sunday night in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood after a two-vehicle crash sent one car crashing into a CTA bus shelter where he was standing. The incident occurred around 10:38 p.m. at the busy six-way intersection of West Belmont Avenue, North Ashland Avenue, and North Lincoln Avenue.

According to police, a 19-year-old driver traveling south on Ashland Avenue attempted to turn right onto Belmont Avenue when his white SUV sideswiped another vehicle heading west. Following the initial collision, the SUV lost control, veered off course, and struck a nearby bus shelter located…
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Accident News | Chicago

A 43-year-old woman was struck and killed by a sport-utility vehicle on Chicago’s Near West Side Sunday night after reportedly crossing the street against a traffic signal. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. near the intersection of South Ashland Avenue and Ogden Avenue, where the roads intersect diagonally.

According to police, a 17-year-old girl was driving northeast on Ogden Avenue in a silver SUV when she hit the woman. Authorities stated that the driver had a green light at the time of the crash, and a witness at the scene confirmed this account.

The victim suffered…
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In 2016 more than 324,000 traffic collisions were reported in our state, and more than 93,000 injuries were reportedly sustained in those crashes.
What are your rights if you are injured by a negligent driver in his state? Will you need to – or be able to – take legal action? Can you be reimbursed for your medical expenses and lost wages? Can a Chicago car accident lawyers help?
WHAT’S YOUR TOP PRIORITY AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT?
If you are injured in a traffic accident, you’re going to have plenty of questions regarding your legal rights and options, but your…
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Phillips Law Offices · Chicago, Illinois · Founded 1945Based on Episode 2 of Navigating Negligence, the Phillips Law Offices podcast

A Family Man Goes to Work and Never Comes Home

He was an electrician. A husband. A father of two. Every morning, he kissed his wife goodbye, drove to a warehouse construction site in the Chicago suburbs, and did the work that keeps buildings running. He was good at his job. He followed the rules. He trusted that the people running the site were keeping it safe.

One day, he climbed onto a scissor lift, a common piece of equipment…
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An 80,000-Pound Problem Most Lawyers Don’t Know How to Handle

Picture this: It’s nighttime on an Illinois interstate. A curve in the road ahead. A tandem trailer, the second one, has come uncoupled from the rig in front of it. No lights. No flares. No reflectors. It’s just sitting there, resting on the edge of the travel lane, invisible in the dark.

A truck driver is heading home. He’s a family man, the kind of guy who opens his house to homeless families during the holidays. He never sees the trailer. The impact kills him instantly.

His family fought for…
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The Complete Guide to Personal Injury Claims in Illinois

A straightforward, experience-backed guide from a Chicago firm that has been fighting for injury victims since 1945.

Introduction: Why We Wrote This Guide

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured because of another person’s carelessness, you are probably overwhelmed. Medical bills are stacking up. You might not be able to work. Insurance adjusters are calling. And you have no idea where to start.

We created this guide because we believe information is the first step toward justice. At Phillips Law Offices, we have spent more than 76 years…
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You’ve Heard the Myths. Here’s What Chicago Attorneys With 70+ Years of Experience Actually Say.

“Spill coffee, make a million.” You’ve heard it at a barbecue, read it in a comment section, or maybe your uncle said it at Thanksgiving dinner. It’s one of those lines that gets tossed around so casually that most people accept it as truth, along with a dozen other myths about personal injury law that couldn’t be further from reality.

At Phillips Law Offices, we’ve been practicing personal injury law in Chicago since 1945. Managing partner Steve Phillips has spent more than 41 years trying…
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“Run, Forrest, Run”, That’s What a 41-Year Veteran Attorney Says About Social Media During a Lawsuit

A woman had a small personal injury case. A scar on her face from an accident. Her attorneys at Phillips Law Offices told her clearly: do not post on social media.

She posted anyway.

Attorney Steven J. Phillips sent a settlement demand to the insurance company. The next morning, their response arrived. Exhibit A was a photo from the client’s own Facebook page, showing her face looking perfectly fine.

The insurance company offered less money. One photo. One post. That’s all it took.

Steve…
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A Woman Lost Her Life, and Her Family Lost Millions Because of One Coverage Decision

She was a high-earning executive. A mother of two. She was driving on a two-lane road when another driver crossed the center line and killed her.

Her family’s claim was worth millions. But her uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage maxed out at $500,000. That was it. There was no second chance, no appeals process, no way to go back and buy more coverage after the fact.

Five hundred thousand dollars for a life. For two children who would grow up without their mother.

Managing partner Steve Phillips,…
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“Good Luck, Mr. Phillips.” He Didn’t Need Luck.

When Steve Phillips told the opposing lawyers he was going to prove their client’s trucking company was part of a web of interconnected shell companies, they laughed. Literally laughed. “Good luck,” they said.

They stopped laughing when the judge, peering over his glasses halfway through Steve’s presentation, said: “Is anybody really here claiming that these companies aren’t interrelated?”

That case started as a $1 million claim. It settled for $4 million. And it happened because an attorney refused to accept what a trucking company told him at face value.

This is the…
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Intravenous (IV) therapy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments. It allows healthcare providers to deliver fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient’s bloodstream. However, when IV placement is done incorrectly, it can lead to serious medical complications such as infiltration, nerve damage, infection, and tissue injury. In some cases, these complications are not simply unfortunate medical outcomes—they may result from negligence or failure to follow proper medical standards. Patients who suffer injuries due to improper IV insertion may have the right to pursue compensation through a medical malpractice claim.

Understanding…
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Accident News | Peoria, Illinois

One person lost their life and others were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Peoria, Illinois, late Thursday night. According to authorities, the collision occurred shortly after 9 p.m. near the intersection of Allen Road and Altorfer Road, prompting a large emergency response from local police and rescue crews.

Dispatch officials confirmed that at least one individual died as a result of the crash, while additional victims sustained injuries. The exact number and severity of the injuries have not yet been fully released by authorities.

When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found two…
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A 32-year-old woman lost her life following a hit-and-run crash in the South Chicago neighborhood Tuesday night, according to the Chicago Police Department. Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 10:01 p.m. in the 2100 block of East 83rd Street. Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a person struck by a vehicle.

When police arrived, they found the woman lying in the street and unresponsive. Emergency responders transported her to the University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment. Despite medical efforts, the woman later died from her injuries at the hospital.

Officials said the driver involved…
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