Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Happens If A Negligent Driver Does Not Have Auto Insurance?
Illinois law requires all drivers to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance. This includes liability coverage in the event the driver causes an accident that injured other people. The current minimum insurance requirements are no less than $25,000 for bodily injury or death to one person, $50,000 for bodily injury or death to… Read More »
The Role Of “Proximate Causation” In An Illinois Auto Accident
Successful personal injury claims require proof of proximate causation. In simple terms, the plaintiff must show how the defendant’s negligence caused their injury or loss. In many cases this is fairly simple. For example, if a driver runs a red light and slams into another car that is legally in the intersection, the proximate… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Against Paramedics
Recently, an Illinois family filed a lawsuit against paramedics after their mishandling of a situation led to the death of a man in crisis. The paramedics have since been charged with murder after it was revealed they left the man in a prone position and allowed him to asphyxiate. The big issue here is… Read More »
Lyft Sued By Mother Of Driver: Did They Know About Robberies?
The mother of a Lyft driver who was shot and killed by an armed robber has filed a lawsuit against the rideshare company. The mother claims that the rideshare company’s dispatcher knew that there were multiple armed robberies in the area and that the robber was targeting rideshare drivers. That information never made its… Read More »