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If a car accident left your neck aching or stiff, you’re not alone, and you’re not overreacting. Whiplash is one of the most common crash-related injuries, and it can derail work, sleep, and everyday life. At John J. Malm & Associates, our Illinois car accident injury team has helped countless clients move from uncertainty to…

Slip and fall accidents spike when the weather turns. Snow, ice, rain, sleet, and even sudden freezes create hazards that injure Illinois residents every winter and during seasonal storms. But not every fall caused by slippery conditions leads to a successful lawsuit. Whether a property owner or manager is legally responsible depends on a mix…

When a loved one’s life is cut short due to negligence, families are often left grappling not only with their grief but also with the overwhelming question of accountability. In many wrongful death cases, the party responsible may be a private individual or corporation. But in others, a government entity, such as a city, county,…

When you are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim in Illinois. While many people imagine their case going straight to trial, the reality is that most personal injury claims are resolved outside of the courtroom. One of the most effective alternatives…

Every school day in Illinois, thousands of children and caregivers cross streets during the busiest driving hours. When drivers speed, glance at a phone, or ignore a crossing guard, the risk of a serious pedestrian accident spikes, especially in the chaos of morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal. State law tries to protect kids with special…

When you are injured in an accident, determining who is legally responsible for your damages can be complex, especially if more than one party contributed to the harm you suffered. Illinois law recognizes that accidents often result from the combined negligence of multiple individuals or entities. In these situations, claims are not always straightforward. Understanding…

When you’re injured in a car accident caused by a friend or relative, you’re stuck in a tough spot: you need help with medical bills and lost income, but you don’t want to “go after” someone you care about. The good news is that, in Illinois, most of these claims are handled and paid by…

When a tractor-trailer collides with a vehicle, the injuries are often catastrophic, and the trucking company behind that rig may bear responsibility far beyond the actions of the individual driver. Illinois law, together with federal trucking regulations, creates multiple paths to hold a local carrier accountable: vicarious liability for what its driver did, direct negligence…

Mopeds and small scooters are an affordable, convenient way to get around Illinois cities and suburbs, but they come with rules, risks, and sometimes confusion. In this blog, we provide a clear, practical guide to whether you need a license to ride a moped in Illinois, what else the law requires (registration, insurance, helmet rules),…

Car crashes don’t schedule themselves around politics. If you’re hurt, you need emergency care now, a way to pay for surgery or rehab tomorrow, and a plan for long-term recovery. That’s why recent Medicaid changes in the federal budget reconciliation law nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” matter so much to car accident victims. The…