Potholes are common road hazards that cars and bikes may run into. These are generally caused by when the surface breaks because of long term wear and tear on the road. They can also happen when road fixes are not up to par and the fixed road cracks soon after.

If the pothole was caused by temporary repair work, the road agency would be responsible IF they did not provide sufficient warning, such as blocking the repaired area or putting warning signs or cones up.

If the pothole was the result of long-term wear and tear, then the road agency would be responsible if they were found negligent. This would depend on how long the surface break has been there.

If it has only been there a couple of days, the road agency would possibly not be responsible.  However, if the pothole has been there for a few weeks or months, it could be found liable, especially if there were other accidents that were called in because of this particular pothole and the road agency did not fix.

If you are in an accident caused by a pothole, contact a Peoria accident lawyer for advice.

At Ghantous Law Offices, our Critical Response Team is the best group of experts, and we are available for you 24/7. CRT will not only gather the most important evidence critical to your case, but will go above and beyond to prove your case. We are aggressive in our efforts and will fight for your legal rights and win!

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Gather Pertinent Information

• Ambulance name and address
• Emergency Room name and address
• Dates you were in the hospital
• Names of doctors who examined you
• Names of people in the accident
• Names of witnesses
• Dates you missed of work because of accident

Documents Needed for the Peoria Injury Lawyer

• Accident report
• Written statement copies
• Automobile insurance policy if in a car accident
• Homeowner’s or renter’s policy
• Medical or disability insurance policy or coverage certificate
• Medical bills
• Receipts of things you bought because of the injury
• Receipts of things you need to fix because of the accident

This is an overview of things you may need after an injury. Your safety is first and foremost. Be sure to go to the hospital or doctor after an injury, even if you think you are okay. Many times after an accident, people tend to be in shock and are not aware of their injuries. If you are not able to gather this information, your Illinois injury lawyer will take care of this for you. 

At Ghantous Law Offices, our Critical Response Team is the best group of experts, and we are available for you 24/7. CRT will not only gather the most important evidence critical to your case, but will go above and beyond to prove your case. We are aggressive in our efforts and will fight for your legal rights and win!

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Ghantous IS the Best Injury Lawyer Around. Please call us toll free at 1-800-600-8946 to set up a FREE case evaluation or fill out our online contact us form.

People tend to think of PAWS as a place where unwanted dogs and cats are sent to be put to sleep. This is not the case. In fact, PAWS is a major contribution to people’s safety.

Second District City Councilwoman Barbara Van Auken states, “Many people might think this is just puppies and kittens,” Van Auken said. ”No it isn’t. Eighty percent of their work is public safety… whether it’s the sick raccoon or the vicious dog on the loose.”

When a dog or raccoon is on the loose and ends up biting a person, PAWS is there to protect the public from getting bitten and possibly contracting rabies. As a Peoria injury lawyer, the public’s safety is important to me. Another important service PAWS does is to make sure that dog and cat owners have their animals vaccinated to protect people from rabies.

According to pjstar.com, “PAWS operates a $1.6 million annual budget and employs 15 people. Through rabies registration fees, adoptions, fines and contractual obligations from other cities in Peoria County, PAWS generates about $1.1 million a year, leaving a deficit of $500,000.” The fate of PAWS is still unclear.  However, the fate of public safety must be a priority. As an Illinois personal injury lawyer, I want to see a decrease in dog bites, not an increase. There is a strong possibility that without the services of PAWS that more animals will be roaming the streets increasing the risks of dog bites.

If you have been bitten by a dog, contact an Illinois personal injury lawyer right away. A Peoria injury lawyer will gather evidence necessary for a personal injury lawsuit. If a dog bites, then someone must pay.

At Ghantous Law Offices, our Critical Response Team is the best group of experts, and we are available for you 24/7. CRT will not only gather the most important evidence critical to your case, but will go above and beyond to prove your case. We are aggressive in our efforts and will fight for your legal rights and win!

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Ghantous IS the Best Injury Lawyer Around. Please call us toll free at 1-800-600-8946 to set up a FREE case evaluation or fill out our online contact us form.