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What is the last clear chance rule, and does it apply to Illinois car accidents? How did Illinois move from contributory negligence to modified comparative negligence? What does Illinois’s 51 percent bar rule mean in a car crash claim? Is the last clear chance doctrine still relevant in any Illinois crash scenarios? How do Illinois […]

What is discovery in a car accident lawsuit and why does it matter? What must you disclose in a car accident lawsuit? How does discovery begin and what is the typical timeline? What are initial disclosures and how do Texas, California, and Illinois differ? What discovery tools are used in car crash cases? Which documents […]

What do proximate cause and cause-in-fact mean in car accident cases? How does the but-for test work, and when do courts use the substantial factor test? Why does foreseeability limit liability under proximate cause? What counts as an intervening or superseding cause in a car crash? How do courts handle chain-reaction and multi-vehicle accidents? What […]

What is the difference between lost wages and lost earning capacity? What is the legal basis for claiming these damages in U.S., Texas, California, and Illinois law? How do you prove past lost wages in a personal injury case? How do you prove lost earning capacity or diminished earning capacity? How are future earnings reduced […]

What is the difference between mediation and arbitration in a personal injury case? How do the mediation and arbitration processes work step by step? Is arbitration binding, and when is mediation binding? What laws and court rules govern ADR in Texas, California, and Illinois? What are the pros and cons of mediation vs. arbitration in […]

Can you sue Uber or Lyft for negligent hiring? What is negligent hiring vs. negligent retention in rideshare cases? What safety and screening rules apply to Uber and Lyft in Texas, California, and Illinois? How is vicarious liability different from negligent hiring against a rideshare company? What insurance applies after an Uber or Lyft crash, […]

What is the Kotecki cap in Illinois and why does it matter in work‑zone car crashes? How do third‑party claims work after a work‑zone crash when you were on the job? What is a Section 5b) workers’ compensation lien and how does it affect your recovery? How does the employer contribution limit work under the […]

What do “Autopilot” and “self-driving” really mean, and why does fault matter? Who can be at fault for an Autopilot or self-driving car crash? How do federal rules, recalls, and investigations impact self-driving crash liability? What do Texas, California, and Illinois laws say about fault in Autopilot crashes? How is driver negligence different from a […]

What is the made whole doctrine in Texas and why does it matter after a Dallas hit-and-run? How does uninsured motorist coverage work for Dallas hit-and-run crashes? Which Texas cases shape UM/UIM claims like yours, including Fortis v. Cantu and Brainard v. Trinity? When can an insurer seek subrogation or reimbursement in Texas, and does […]

What counts as driver negligence in weather-related car accidents? Who is at fault in a weather-related accident, and can you sue? How common are weather-related crashes and what conditions are most dangerous? How do Texas, California, and Illinois laws treat negligent driving in bad weather? What negligent actions commonly cause rain, snow, and fog crashes? […]