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John J. Malm & Associates is thrilled to announce that attorneys Rachel Legorreta and Alyssa Pullara have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This honor recognizes early-career attorneys who are already delivering outstanding results, earning the respect of judges, peers, and, most importantly, clients. For…

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…

If you’ve been in a car accident in Illinois, video can be the difference between a “he said, she said” dispute and a clear, persuasive account of what really happened. Intersection red-light cameras, city safety cameras, traffic management feeds, police dash and body-worn cameras, business security systems, doorbell cams, rideshare and truck dashcams, all of…

Motorcycle riders have debated it for decades: if your exhaust is loud enough, will nearby drivers notice you sooner and keep you safer? The slogan “Loud pipes save lives” is catchy and it feels true when you crack the throttle and watch heads turn. But feelings aren’t data. When you look at motorcycle accident statistics…

When a motorist and a bicyclist must use the same travel lane, often marked with a “sharrow”, the law still expects everyone to behave predictably and safely. If you’ve been hit while riding your bicycle in a shared lane in Illinois, here’s what to know about fault, insurance, your legal rights, and practical next steps,…

As a parent, few fears are greater than the thought of your child being struck by a vehicle. Unfortunately, this nightmare becomes a reality for some Illinois families when reckless drivers ignore stopped school buses. Despite strict traffic laws, flashing red lights, and stop-arm signals, some motorists still illegally pass school buses, putting children at…

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you already know the toll it can take on your life. You may have trouble remembering things, concentrating, processing information quickly, or even controlling your emotions. These challenges can be frustrating, especially when doctors tell you your scans look “normal” or others…

Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but some don’t. If your Illinois case doesn’t settle, the path forward includes pretrial preparation, a jury or bench trial, a verdict (and possible judgment), post-trial motions and appeals, and if you win the sometimes-difficult process of collecting the judgment. In this blog, we walk through what to…