After a car accident, fault isn’t always black and white. Sometimes both drivers share some responsibility. Sometimes one driver made a mistake but the other was also doing something they shouldn’t have been. Illinois has a specific legal framework for handling these situations, and understanding how it works can make a real difference in how your claim plays out.
A Cicero car accident lawyer can help evaluate the evidence, push back against inflated fault assignments, and make sure the comparative fault analysis reflects what actually happened rather than what the insurance company finds most convenient.
Illinois Follows Modified Comparative Fault
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I Got Rear-Ended in Chicago — How Much Money Will I Get?
You were stopped at a red light on the Kennedy, or maybe slowing down for traffic on I-290, when — out of nowhere — another driver slammed into the back of your car. You didn’t cause this. You weren’t distracted. Yet here you are, dealing with a sore neck, a damaged vehicle, missed work, and a stack of medical bills that keeps growing. If you’re searching for answers about your rear-end accident settlement in Illinois, you’re not alone — and you deserve a real answer, not a vague “it depends.” At Disparti Law Group, our Chicago car accident lawyers
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Additional Victims, Witnesses Come Forward in Oconto Falls School Abuse Lawsuit
The federal lawsuit against the Oconto Falls School District continues to grow, as two additional victims have now joined the case—along with new witnesses who are stepping forward after learning about the allegations.
These developments follow the filing of a major federal complaint alleging years of sexual abuse, grooming, and institutional failure within the district. Since the case became public, a wave of phone calls to the firm’s sexual abuse hotline has revealed that the scope of harm may be even broader than initially understood.
The addition of new plaintiffs is not just a legal update—it is further evidence of
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Disparti Law Group Gives Away 1,000 Uber Vouchers for Those Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
MARCH 16, 2026 – Chicago is home to some of the most iconic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world, drawing crowds from across the city and suburbs for a weekend filled with parades, Irish pride, and plenty of green beer. This year, in an effort to make the holiday a little safer, Larry Disparti and Disparti Law Group gave away 1,000 free Uber vouchers to help ensure that those celebrating could get home safely.
The initiative builds on a long-running New Year’s Eve program, where Disparti Law Group distributes more than 1,000 ride vouchers annually. The effort has become
The initiative builds on a long-running New Year’s Eve program, where Disparti Law Group distributes more than 1,000 ride vouchers annually. The effort has become
A Disturbing Pattern of Failure: Disparti Law Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Decades of Sexual Abuse in Oconto Falls School District
On March 11, 2026, Disparti Law filed a massive federal lawsuit to bring to light deeply troubling allegations out of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin — claims that school officials failed to stop a pattern of sexual abuse and grooming spanning nearly two decades.
Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the complaint outlines allegations of widespread misconduct involving multiple staff members and more than a dozen students at Oconto Falls High School between 2005 and 2025.
The lawsuit was brought forward by three former students, now adults, who allege they were sexually abused by school staff
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Disparti Law Files Massive Grooming and Sexual Misconduct Case Against Oswego #308 School District
On February 25, 2026, attorneys from Disparti Law Group filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Kendall County, Illinois on behalf of four former Oswego High School students alleging years of grooming, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct by former teacher and coach Sean Staffeldt, and systemic failures by Oswego Community Unit School District 308 to protect students.
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Kala Sundstrom, Anne Marie Fish, Natalie Grimm, and Jillian Lake, alleges that Staffeldt engaged in a long-standing pattern of grooming, inappropriate physical contact, sexually explicit comments, and boundary violations targeting female students—conduct that the District knew
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CTA Workers Choose Disparti Law for Workers’ Compensation—Here’s Why
If you work for the Chicago Transit Authority and you’ve been injured on the job, you need more than just any workers’ compensation attorney—you need a legal team that knows CTA cases inside and out. At Disparti Law Group, we’ve represented more CTA employees than any other law firm in Chicago and successfully settle 99% of our CTA workers compensation cases—securing maximum benefits for transit workers without the stress and delay of prolonged litigation.
This isn’t luck. It’s the result of decades of focused expertise, aggressive advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to the hardworking men and women who keep Chicago
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Disparti Law Files Federal Lawsuit on Behalf of Family Impacted by the ByHeart Infant Formula Recall
JANUARY 16, 2026 – CHICAGO – Disparti Law Group has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of one of a family whose infant was sickened after consuming formula produced by ByHeart. The action follows a nationwide recall prompted by several reported cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart’s powdered infant nutrition products.
According to recent reporting, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating more than 51 cases of infant botulism potentially tied to powdered infant formula, including two confirmed cases in Illinois. In response, ByHeart voluntarily expanded its recall to include all lots of its “Whole Nutrition Infant
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Inspector General Report Reveals Chicago School Sexual Abuse Crisis
A recently released report from Chicago’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has unveiled deeply troubling findings about school sexual abuse and wrongdoing within Chicago Public Schools. The revelations paint a disturbing picture of systemic failures that have left children vulnerable to abuse by the very adults entrusted with their safety.
Major local news outlets including CBS Chicago, NBC Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, and Chalkbeat Chicago have all covered the alarming details of this investigation.
At Disparti Law Group, we believe every Chicago parent needs to understand what this report reveals and what legal recourse exists for affected
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Illinois HB 1312 Strengthens Workplace Safety and Protects Injured Workers
Illinois lawmakers recently passed House Bill 1312, a law designed to curb aggressive immigration enforcement actions in both workplaces and residential settings. While HB 1312 is not an immigration statute, it reinforces a principle Disparti Law Group stands behind every day: everyone in Illinois has the right to a safe workplace and access to justice when negligence causes harm.
What Does HB 1312 Do?
HB 1312 limits how federal immigration authorities may interact with employers, landlords, and local entities. Under the law, immigration officers must generally present a judicial warrant or court order—not an administrative request—before entering non-public areas of
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Ride Smart This Winter: Motorcycle Tips
Winter riding in Chicago isn’t for the faint of heart—but for many motorcyclists, two wheels don’t get parked just because the temperature drops. Whether you’re riding on a clear winter day or prepping your bike for spring, safety and awareness matter more than ever.
Winter Riding Safety Tips
- Watch closely for black ice, especially on bridges and shaded roads
- Increase your following and braking distance
- Wear layered, high-visibility riding gear
- Always assume drivers aren’t expecting to see motorcycles this time of year
If the Unexpected Happens
Motorcycle accidents are often more serious than car crashes—and winter road conditions can make
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Car Accident: Am I At Fault If I Slide on Ice in Illinois?
You’re driving to work on a frigid January morning in Chicago. Traffic on the Kennedy is moving slowly, but steadily. Suddenly, your car hits a patch of black ice. Despite your best efforts, your vehicle slides into the car ahead of you. Your heart races as you think: “It was the ice—I’m not at fault, right?”
Unfortunately, that’s not how Illinois law works.
Many drivers assume that sliding on ice automatically absolves them of responsibility for a car accident. After all, you didn’t choose to hit that ice patch, and you couldn’t control your vehicle once it started sliding. However,
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Disparti Law Group Files Lawsuit Following Fatal Construction Accident in Joliet
Disparti Law Group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a union ironworker who tragically lost his life while working at a construction site in Joliet, Illinois. The fatal incident occurred on December 15, 2025 at the future home of Boulevard Place – a Costco-anchored retail development located on the northwest side of the I-55 and US Route 30 interchange.
The lawsuit seeks accountability for what the family alleges were preventable safety failures that led to the ironworker’s death.
Construction work is inherently dangerous, but workers have the right to expect that proper safety protocols, training, and
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New Illinois Laws for 2026: Your Complete Guide to What’s Changing
New Illinois laws for 2026 are bringing major changes to healthcare, workplace rights, housing protections, and public safety across the state. As we head into the new year, Illinois residents will see hundreds of laws take effect on January 1st. Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation that will reshape everything from prescription drug costs to AI discrimination protections, tenant rights to criminal justice reforms.
At Disparti Law Group, we’ve been following these developments closely because they directly impact our clients and the Chicago community. This complete guide breaks down what’s changing and, more importantly, what these new laws mean for
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School Sex Abuse in Chicago: Your Legal Rights
No parent ever imagines their child will become a victim of sexual abuse at school. I mean, school is supposed to be the safe place, right? Where kids learn, make friends, and grow. But the reality is that school sex abuse happens more often than any of us want to admit. According to the U.S. Department of Education, an estimated one in ten children experience some form of sexual misconduct by a school employee. And in Chicago specifically, the problem is staggering—in fiscal year 2024 alone, 469 cases of sexual abuse were referred to the CPS Sexual Allegation Unit
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Bias in AI Fraud Detection And Whistleblower Rights
Artificial intelligence now makes decisions that affect millions of lives daily. From determining who gets a loan to flagging potentially fraudulent transactions, machine learning algorithms have become gatekeepers of financial opportunity. But what happens when these systems get it wrong, and worse, when they discriminate?
Our lawyers discuss how technology companies increasingly face scrutiny over biased AI systems. As a machine learning bias fraud whistleblower lawyer would explain, the intersection of algorithmic discrimination and fraud creates unique legal challenges for employees who witness these problems firsthand.
How Machine Learning Bias Creates Fraudulent Outcomes
Machine learning models learn from historical data.
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