September 22, 2026 / Car Accidents / Illinois Law / Andrew Kass

What Happens After a Car Accident in Illinois? A Step-by-Step Guide for Chicago and the Suburbs

A plain walkthrough of what generally happens after a car crash in Chicago and the suburbs, from the first 24 hours to the adjuster’s call, Illinois fault rules, deadlines, and the point where a lawyer usually does and does not help.

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September 16, 2026 / Car Accidents / Illinois Law / Andrew Kass

Whose Insurance Pays After an Uber or Lyft Crash in Illinois?

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.

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December 3, 2025 / Illinois Law / Jury Duty / Andrew Kass

Can You Get Out of Jury Duty in Illinois? Exemptions, Excuses, and Postponements

No, a jury summons is not something a person can simply decline. But Illinois courts excuse and postpone people every week. Here is who qualifies to serve, which hardship requests courts actually grant, how to ask in Cook, Lake and DuPage County, and what generally happens after a missed date.

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April 3, 2025 / Illinois Law / Andrew Kass

Do You Need a Front License Plate in Illinois? 

With over 8,225,000 licensed drivers in the state of Illinois, obeying relevant traffic laws is crucial to preventing car accidents. One law that many people might not give as much thought to is whether drivers must have one or two license plates on their vehicles or if do you need a front license plate. However, […]

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