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Distracted Driving’s Digital Trail: Using Cell Phone Records to Prove Fault in a Car Accident

Claim Denial Do’s and Don’ts: Steps to Take When Your Auto Insurance Company Denies Your Injury Claim in Illinois

Why Auto Insurers’ Profits Are Soaring in 2025: Not Because of Injury Claims

Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Neck and Back Pain After a Car Accident

The “MedPay” Trap: Why Your Auto Insurance Should Pay Medical Bills First

Can a “Minor” Car Accident Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Insurance Bad Faith in 2026: How New Insurance Market Trends Could Impact Your Claim

Legal Guidance for Winter Recreation Injuries

Daniel O’Brien Named to 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers List

Winter Workplace Injuries in Geneva, Batavia, and St. Charles: What Workers Need to Know

Medical Bills & Insurance After a Car Accident

The Hidden Dangers of Winter Driving: How to Protect Yourself and Your Rights After an Accident

Winterizing Your Business: How to Prevent Seasonal Accidents and Liability

Winter Weather and Slip-and-Fall Accidents: What You Need to Know

Dog attacks can be dangerous and common in Kane County

Stay Safe on the Road: How Fall Leaves Increase Accident Risks

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases

How to Maximize Compensation for Workplace Injuries in Illinois

Comparing Settlement vs. Trial: What’s Best for Your Injury Case?

What to Expect During a Personal Injury Deposition

The Role of Medical Records in Strengthening Your Injury Claim

Understanding Comparative Fault in Illinois Personal Injury Claims

How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case

Bitten by a Dog? You May Be Entitled to Compensation!

What To Do After a Car Accident in Illinois: A Guide from O’Brien Law

What Constitutes Reckless Driving in an Illinois Car Accident Case?

How Does Car Accident Liability Work in Illinois?

Who is Responsible for Paying Medical Bills After a Slip and Fall?

Can I Sue After a Car Accident Caused by Malfunctioning Traffic Lights?

What if My Car Accident Injuries Don’t Appear Immediately?

What is the Difference Between a Minor and Serious Car Accident Injury?

What Should I Do if I Was Hit by a Semi-Truck?

What Should I Do if My Car Accident Injury Worsens Over Time?

Can I Recover Compensation if I Was Not Wearing a Seatbelt?

What is the Process for Filing a Slip and Fall Claim?

What Can I Do if the Other Driver Lies About the Car Accident?

Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Wrongful Death?

How Do I Prove Fault in a Car Accident?

Daniel E. O’Brien, Esq. Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers List for 2025

How Are Future Medical Expenses Calculated in a Personal Injury Case?

Can I Sue as a Passenger in a Car Accident?

What Are a Pedestrian’s Rights After Being Hit by a Bicyclist?

How Dangerous is Driving on New Year’s Eve?

What Are the Most Common Driving Hazards in the Winter?

What Are the Most Common Types of Truck Accidents?

How Can Expert Witnesses Benefit My Personal Injury Case?

What if the Insurance Company Denies My Car Accident Claim?

What Types of Injuries Are Most Common in Car Accidents?

What Factors Can Delay the Settlement of My Claim?

Who is Liable for an Accident Caused By Faulty Parts?

Am I Required to Call the Police After a Car Accident in Illinois?

How Should I Document Injuries to Strengthen My Personal Injury Case?

$4 MILLION SETTLEMENT FOR BUS-MOTORCYCLE CRASH RESULTING IN MULTIPLE PHYSICAL INJURIES, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND PERMANENT SEVERE PTSD

Why is It So Important to Follow Medical Advice After an Accident?

How Much is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?

What Evidence is Necessary to Support a Personal Injury Claim?

Is Negligence Important in My Personal Injury Case?

How Can I Tell if I Have A Valid Car Accident Case?

How Can I Avoid an Intersection Accident?

Can I Sue a Driver Who Hit Me Without Insurance?

Will My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?

Do Car Accident Settlements Get Taxed?

Is My Landlord Liable for Building Code Violations?

Can I Sue a Manufacturer for a Faulty Electrical Appliance?

Can I Receive Compensation for a Dog Bite in Illinois?

What Are the Most Common Causes of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents?

What Damages Can I Recover in a Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuit?

What is the Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Case?

Who is Able to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Illinois?

What Are Common Causes of Slip and Falls?

What Steps Should I Take in the Days After a Car Accident?

Are My Medical Bills Paid From My Personal Injury Settlement?

What Causes a Repetitive Stress Injury?

How Does Poor Truck Maintenance Lead to an Accident?

How Do Ejection Accidents Occur?

What Causes Brain Stem Injuries?

What Spring Road Hazards Should I Look Out For?

What If I Get into an Accident in a Company Vehicle?

How Do Compensatory and Punitive Damages Differ?

What Are the Most Common Injuries Sustained in a Car Accident?

Can I Sue for Lost Future Wages After an Accident?

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Slip and Fall Claim in Illinois?

What Are the Common Causes of Truck Accidents?

What Are the Dangers of Road Rage?

What Rights am I Entitled to if I Was Injured at Work?

Is a Property Owner Responsible for Preventing Falls in Illinois?

How Should I Respond to an Insurance Company’s Lowball Settlement?

Which Injuries Qualify for a Personal Injury Claim?

What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents?

Dog Bite and Dog Attack Injuries Can Cause Serious and Sometimes Fatal Injuries

National School Bus Safety Week

Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise

We Believe In You

$1.6 MILLION SETTLEMENT FOR DIFFICULT WRONGFUL DEATH CASE

VOTED BY PEERS TO 2022 ILLINOIS SUPER LAWYERS FOR 11TH STRAIGHT YEAR

Good Options for Auto and Motorcycle Insurance?

ATV and Off-Highway Vehicle Safety

Common Questions After Sustaining Personal Injury

Insurance Considerations When Planning a Road Trip

Did Legalizing Marijuana Just Make Your Commute More Dangerous?