Northbrook Personal Injury Blog

October 14, 2026 / Car Accidents / Illinois Law / Andrew Kass

The Insurance Company Says I Was Partly at Fault. Does That End My Claim in Illinois?

In Illinois, being partly at fault for a crash does not automatically end a claim. Here is what 735 ILCS 5/2-1116 says, how a percentage cuts a recovery, and the everyday facts adjusters use to shift blame.

October 14, 2026 / Motorcycle Accidents / Personal Injury / Andrew Kass

Motorcycle Season on the North Shore: The Crashes We See and How They Happen

From April through October, the same few crash patterns repeat on North Shore roads. Here is how left-turn collisions happen, what Illinois law actually says about helmets, and what usually comes next after a motorcycle crash.

October 8, 2026 / Car Accidents / Illinois Law / Personal Injury / Andrew Kass

How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Illinois?

Illinois generally allows two years to file a car accident lawsuit, but that number is wrong in more situations than people expect: minors, wrongful death, and any crash involving a city, a village, the CTA, or Pace. Here is how the deadlines actually work, with the statutes.

October 8, 2026 / Uncategorized / Andrew Kass

What an Illinois Medical Malpractice Case Actually Requires

A bad outcome is not the same as malpractice under Illinois law. Here is what a claim has to prove, why the state requires a doctor’s written report before a case can be filed, and how long the process usually takes.

September 28, 2026 / Car Accidents / Illinois Law / Personal Injury / Andrew Kass

Do I Have to Give the Other Driver’s Insurance Company a Recorded Statement?

The adjuster for the other driver usually calls within a day and asks to record the conversation. Illinois law does not require it. Your own policy is a different story, and the difference comes down to a contract.

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.

September 21, 2026 / Car Accidents / Andrew Kass

Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Other Driver’s Insurer?

The other driver’s adjuster often calls within a day or two and asks to record the conversation. Here is what they usually ask, why they ask it, and how Illinois fault rules make those answers matter later.

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.

September 7, 2026 / Car Accidents / Andrew Kass

Delayed Injuries After a Car Accident: What to Watch For

“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 […]

August 31, 2026 / Bicycle Accidents / Andrew Kass

Bicycle Hit-and-Run: Coverage Cyclists Don’t Know They Have

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 […]