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Illinois Bicycle Accident Law: The 3-Foot Passing Rule and Your Right to Compensation

By Patel Law, PC |

Illinois law requires drivers to give bicyclists adequate space when passing. When a driver passes too closely and causes a bicycle accident, the driver’s violation of Illinois traffic law can become important evidence in a personal injury claim. For cyclists injured in Champaign, Urbana, or elsewhere in Central Illinois, understanding the Illinois three-foot bicycle… Read More »

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Motorcycle Accident Injuries and Liability in Illinois

By Patel Law, PC |

Hurt in an Illinois motorcycle crash? Learn how comparative negligence, helmet law, and common liability scenarios affect your claim. Free consultation. Quick Answer Illinois motorcyclists were nearly 28 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger car occupants in 2023, based on miles traveled. Under Illinois’s modified comparative negligence law (735 ILCS… Read More »

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Before You Sign Anything: The Right Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer

By Patel Law, PC |

Getting hurt because of someone else’s carelessness is stressful enough without the added pressure of figuring out who should be handling your case. The legal market is crowded, and not every attorney who handles personal injury claims has the experience, focus, or communication style that your situation deserves. So how do you tell the… Read More »

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