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Electric bicycles (e-bikes) have exploded in popularity across Illinois in recent years. From commuters using e-bikes to avoid traffic to teenagers riding high-powered electric bikes for recreation, these vehicles have become a common sight on roads, bike paths, and sidewalks throughout the state. While e-bikes offer convenience, affordability, and environmental benefits, they have also created…

Being involved in a car accident is stressful for anyone. When a language barrier prevents you from communicating with the responding police officer, the situation can become even more overwhelming. Unfortunately, many individuals with limited English proficiency find themselves in this position after a crash. Important details may be omitted from the police report, the…

A concussion is one of the most common injuries resulting from car accidents, falls, sports injuries, workplace incidents, and other traumatic events. Yet many people are surprised to learn that even when they are suffering from serious concussion symptoms, their MRI or CT scan may appear completely normal. After a head injury, patients often visit…

At John J. Malm & Associates, our mission has always been simple: provide exceptional legal representation to injured individuals and families throughout Illinois while treating every client with the compassion, respect, and attention they deserve. We are honored to announce that our firm has been selected as a Best of 2026 Personal Injury Attorney by…

Every time a driver looks down at a text message, scrolls through social media, enters an address into a GPS, or takes their attention away from the road, they put everyone around them at risk. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of preventable car accidents in the United States, resulting in thousands…

The loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating. When a wrongful death claim is settled, families often hope the legal process is finally behind them. However, questions sometimes arise months or even years later. New evidence may surface, an insurance company may have concealed information, or surviving family members may…

After a serious accident, one of the most important factors affecting the value of a personal injury claim is the amount of insurance coverage available. Even when an injured victim suffers catastrophic injuries, the at-fault party’s insurance policy limits may significantly restrict the amount of compensation that can realistically be recovered. In Illinois personal injury…

Summer is one of the busiest seasons for the construction industry in Illinois and throughout the United States. Warmer weather allows contractors to accelerate projects involving roads, bridges, roofing, commercial buildings, residential developments, and infrastructure improvements. While increased construction activity helps meet deadlines and economic demand, it also creates heightened risks for serious and fatal…

Dog owners have a legal responsibility to keep their animals under control. When a dog is tethered with a chain, rope, or tie-out that extends far enough to reach a public sidewalk, pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, delivery workers, and children can suddenly find themselves within striking distance of an aggressive or frightened animal. In Illinois, a…

Chain reaction crashes are among the most confusing and legally complicated motor vehicle accidents. When multiple vehicles collide in a sequence of impacts, determining fault can become difficult, insurance companies often point fingers at one another, and injured victims may struggle to recover compensation. These crashes commonly occur on congested highways, during poor weather, or…