Date: 10-16-2024

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John J. Volanti, et al. v. Missing Link Transportation, LLC

Case Number: 1:21-CV-0571

Judge: Keri L. Holleb Hotaling

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Cook County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:

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Defendant's Attorney: Tara Anne Ryniec

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Chicago, Illinois personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiff.

This case was filed in the 12th Judicial Circuit of Will County, Illinois, 2021L000727, and was removed to federal court by Missing Link.

Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence law to determine how much compensation an injured party can receive in a car accident:

Fault

The injured party can only recover damages if they are less than 50% at fault for the accident. If the injured party is 51% or more at fault, they cannot recover any compensation.

Compensation

If the injured party is less than 50% at fault, they can recover damages, but the amount will be reduced based on their percentage of fault. For example, if the injured party is 20% at fault and the total damages are $100,000, the injured party's compensation would be $80,000.

Evidence

To recover compensation, the injured party must provide clear evidence that the other party is primarily responsible. This evidence might include witness interviews, vehicle damage examination, or other evidence.

Some examples of negligent driving include:

Speeding
Running stop signs
Making illegal turns
Driving distracted
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Following too closely behind another vehicle
Not using a turn signal
Not using headlights at night

Outcome: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.

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