When an Uber or Lyft is involved in a crash, the coverage that applies depends on what the driver’s app was doing at that moment. Here are the three periods Illinois law treats differently, and the records that prove which one applies.
“I Felt Fine at the Scene”: The Hidden Injuries That Show Up Days After a Car Accident—and Why They Matter to Your Health and Your Claim One of the most common stories in our line of work goes like this: “I walked away from the crash. I told everyone I was fine. Three days later […]
The Driver Took Off. Now What? A Cyclist’s Guide to Hit-and-Run Crashes and the Insurance Coverage You Didn’t Know You Had Few experiences are more infuriating than being knocked off your bike by a driver who doesn’t even stop. You’re hurt, your bike is damaged, and the person responsible is gone. Many cyclists assume that’s […]
“I Never Saw the Motorcycle”: Left-Turn Crashes, Serious Injuries, and What Fair Compensation Really Looks Like Ask any group of experienced riders about their closest call, and you’ll hear the same story again and again: a car waiting to turn left, a moment of eye contact (or so it seemed), and then the vehicle pulling […]
Why the Insurance Adjuster Is So Friendly (and Why the First Offer Is So Low): An Honest Look Inside the Claims Process A few days after your car accident, the phone rings. It’s an adjuster from the other driver’s insurance company, and they couldn’t be nicer. They hope you’re feeling better. They just need a […]
Dooring, Right Hooks, and “You Shouldn’t Have Been There”: Knowing Your Rights as a Cyclist After a Crash Here’s something every injured cyclist eventually discovers: after the crash comes a second battle—the battle over blame. Drivers, insurers, and sometimes even responding officers can start from a quiet assumption that the person on the bike must […]
“The Biker Was Probably Speeding”: How Rider Bias Quietly Shrinks Motorcycle Claims—and How to Push Back There’s a conversation that happens in insurance offices and jury rooms that most riders never get to hear. It goes something like this: “Well, he was on a motorcycle. He knew the risks.” If you’ve been injured in a […]
After the Crash: A Clear-Headed Checklist for the First Two Weeks Following a Car Accident A car accident compresses a hundred decisions into the worst possible moment to make them. Tow trucks, insurance calls, rental cars, doctor visits, missed work—all while you’re sore, shaken, and just trying to get life back to normal. This guide […]
Being struck by a car while cycling is uniquely jarring. One moment you’re on your commute or weekend ride; the next you’re on the pavement, checking whether your body and your bike are in one piece, while a driver stands over you asking if you’re okay. If that’s you—recently or right now—this guide is meant […]
A car accident compresses a hundred decisions into the worst possible moment to make them. Tow trucks, insurance calls, rental cars, doctor visits, missed work—all while you’re sore, shaken, and just trying to get life back to normal. This guide lays out what actually matters in the first two weeks after a crash, in order. […]
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