Car Accident Wasn't Your Fault? Here's Why You Still Could Lose Money

Описание: Car accident settlements in Illinois are tough to navigate, especially if you didn’t cause the crash! Now you’re dealing with car accident injuries, vehicle damage, and an insurance company that may delay or offer less than you deserve. In this video, Illinois personal injury attorney Jason Marker explains what happens right after a not-at-fault car accident in Illinois, including the Illinois auto insurance claim process, what to document, and how to protect your legal rights. If you’re searching for help with an Illinois car accident claim, settlement, medical bills, lost wages, or how to deal with an insurance adjuster, this video walks you through the key steps to get fair compensation.

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What's covered in this video:
1. What to do at the scene: call 911, get the police report, take photos, and collect witness info
2. Why medical treatment right away matters for your injury claim (and how gaps can hurt your case)
3. Who pays in Illinois: at-fault driver’s insurance vs. filing with your own car insurance (first-party vs. third-party claims)
4. How fault is decided in Illinois, including comparative negligence and how it can reduce your payout
5. Property damage basics: choosing a repair shop, total loss/actual cash value, rental car coverage, and pushing back on low offers
6. What impacts your payout: medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, receipts, and building a strong claim

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00:00 Intro: Not Your Fault, But It Gets Complicated
00:54 What To Do At the Scene (911, report, photos, witnesses)
01:33 Get Medical Care Fast (avoid gaps that hurt your claim)
01:53 How Insurance Works in Illinois (at-fault, 3rd vs 1st party)
03:18 Fault Investigations + What NOT to Say (comparative negligence)
04:18 Repairs, Totals, and Rental Cars (your rights + negotiating value)
05:14 Injury Costs, MedPay, and Tracking Expenses (lost wages, receipts)
06:30 Settlements, Lawsuits, Deadlines + When To Hire a Lawyer (CTA)