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Reading Time: 2 Min. | Updated August 9, 2023 | By Koester Law, PLLC  A bicycle accident personal injury case is handled in very much the same way as an automobile wreck. There are certain things that the injured party or parties need to do to preserve their physical well-being, and their legal rights. When…

Updated October 2022 Halloween Safety Tips 2022 Quick Points for Lazy Readers: Halloween is a great opportunity to celebrate with friends and family, but there are many things you should keep in mind this year to keep you and your kids safe. In addition to avoiding tripping hazards, you should wear safe costumes and avoid…

With the warmer weather comes the increased number of people on the road and more pedestrians. Springtime also brings more traffic and serious injuries. Springtime car accidents can occur for a number of reasons alike are excited to get outside and enjoy the sun. Below are some of the most common causes of springtime car…

The Time of Day, Speed, and Alcohol and Drug Use Factor Significantly in to Thanksgiving and Holiday Car Accidents About this time every year Americans are inundated with news stories and articles about holiday travel and the dangers associated with a sharp increase in travelers during November and December. However, there is usually very little…

The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects American motorists. Beginning early on in April and May 2020, the sharp decrease in drivers across the country, as well as in Illinois, drove the normally stingy car insurance industry to return some of its premium payments back to customers or to give discounts for future premium payments.…

Koester Law, PLLC knows that the Corona virus outbreak can leave clients feeling helpless, even if you are a present client. Tom Koester and Ryan Bradley, as well as our employees, are abiding by both Illinois State and Federal guidelines regarding shelter in place orders.  In the process we have learned a great deal about…

Car accidents happen. It is just a fact of life. In fact according to the New York Times, American have a 1 in 103 chance of suffering a death from a cart accident. Still, car crashes and accidents usually do not result in death. When you’re injured in a vehicle accident in Central Illinois or…

It may be surprising to learn that accidents involving railroad track and crossings and automobiles and pedestrians are very frequent in Central Illinois. In fact Champaign Urbana has had a large number of injuries given the large amount of pedestrian traffic with the University of Illinois and large population base for downstate Illinois. The most…

Slip and fall cases are a type of accident can happen to anyone and at the most unexpected times.  These cases are also known as “premises liability” cases in Illinois.  Our injury law team reviews hundreds of such claims for prospective clients each year.  While it is possible for a severe fall to happen without…

Auto mishaps are the leading cause of death among individuals aged 1 to 34 years old nationally. The same general pattern holds true for Illinois as a state and also Champaign County and Central Illinois where Koester Law, PLLC focuses its personal injury practice. Over 40,000 individuals each year in the United States die as…