Blumenshine Law Group

Blumenshine Law Group The Blumenshine Law Group is a Chicago personal injury law firm concentrating in serious injury, major insurance claims and wrongful death litigation.

Blumenshine Law Group is a Chicago-based personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents, construction injuries, and wrongful death claims for injury victims and their families. If you were in a serious motor vehicle accident (car, truck, taxi, rideshare, bus, train, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.), pedestrian accidents, brain injury, slip-and-fall, dog bite or burn injury we can help you recover compensation.

🚲 If you drive in Chicago, this one is for you.Opening your car door into a bike lane without looking is illegal in Illi...
09/22/2026

🚲 If you drive in Chicago, this one is for you.

Opening your car door into a bike lane without looking is illegal in Illinois. It also puts a cyclist on the ground in moving traffic with no warning at all.

The fix takes one second. Open the driver's door with your right hand instead of your left. Reaching across turns your shoulders and your eyes toward traffic automatically. It is sometimes called the Dutch Reach, and it works.

If you ride and it happens to you:

1. Call the police and make sure a report is filed. Dooring is a reportable crash in Illinois.
2. Get the driver's information, not just an apology.
3. Photograph the door, the lane, and your bike.
4. See a doctor even if you feel fine. Adrenaline hides a lot for the first few hours.

Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
📱 (312) 766-1000

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

🚗 You were riding in an Uber or Lyft and got hurt. Whose insurance covers you?It depends on what the driver was doing at...
09/18/2026

🚗 You were riding in an Uber or Lyft and got hurt. Whose insurance covers you?

It depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash, and there is often more coverage available than people assume.

Generally:

- App closed, driver offline: their personal auto policy.
- App on, waiting for a ride request: limited rideshare coverage applies.
- On the way to a rider, or carrying one: a much larger commercial policy is typically in play.

As the passenger, you are almost never the one at fault, which puts you in a strong position from the start. You may have claims against the rideshare driver, another driver, or both. Nobody from those companies is going to walk you through that.

One practical tip: screenshot your trip receipt before you do anything else. It timestamps exactly where the driver sat in that sequence.

Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
📱 (312) 766-1000

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

🍂 Wet leaves, an uneven sidewalk slab, a puddle just inside a store entrance. A fall takes one second and can cost you m...
09/15/2026

🍂 Wet leaves, an uneven sidewalk slab, a puddle just inside a store entrance. A fall takes one second and can cost you months.

People tend to blame themselves. But Illinois property owners and businesses have a duty to keep their space reasonably safe and to warn about hazards they know about.

What actually strengthens a claim, roughly in order:

1. Photos of the exact hazard, taken before it gets cleaned up or repaired.
2. An incident report filed with the business that same day.
3. Names of anyone who saw it happen.
4. Medical records that begin right after the fall, not three weeks later.
5. The shoes you were wearing. Keep them.

The most common mistake is waiting. Hazards get fixed, security video gets overwritten, and memories fade.

Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
📱 (312) 766-1000

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

🐕 Most dog bites in Chicago do not come from a stray. They come from a neighbor's dog, a friend's dog, or a dog being wa...
09/11/2026

🐕 Most dog bites in Chicago do not come from a stray. They come from a neighbor's dog, a friend's dog, or a dog being walked on a street you know well.

Illinois law is more protective here than most people expect. You generally do not have to prove the owner knew the dog was dangerous, and there is no free pass for a first bite.

If you or your child was bitten:

1. Get medical attention, even for a wound that looks minor. Bites carry a real infection risk.
2. Identify the owner and the dog, and ask about vaccination records.
3. Report it to Chicago Animal Care and Control.
4. Photograph the injury early, and again as it heals.
5. Write down what happened while it is fresh.

A claim can cover medical care, scarring, lost wages, and the effect on a child's daily life.

Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
📱 (312) 766-1000

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

📞 After a crash, the insurance adjuster often calls within days. They sound friendly. They ask for a recorded statement....
09/08/2026

📞 After a crash, the insurance adjuster often calls within days. They sound friendly. They ask for a recorded statement.

Here's what most people don't know: you are not required to give one to the other driver's insurer.

That call isn't about helping you. It's about locking in your words early, before you know the full extent of your injuries, so they can be used later to reduce or deny what you're owed.

A few things worth remembering:

- You can decline politely. "I'm not giving a recorded statement right now" is a complete answer.
- You don't have to guess. "I don't know yet" is better than an estimate you'll be held to.
- Injuries can surface days later. Saying "I'm fine" on day two can follow you for months.
- Talk to a lawyer first. It costs you nothing to ask.

We've helped injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians across Chicago and the suburbs understand what their claim is actually worth before they talk to anyone.

Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
📱 (312) 766-1000

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

⏰ The clock is ticking — and most people don't realize it.In Illinois, you generally have two years from the date of a c...
09/02/2026

⏰ The clock is ticking — and most people don't realize it.

In Illinois, you generally have two years from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury claim. Wait too long and you can lose your right to compensation entirely, no matter how strong your case is.

Evidence fades. Witnesses forget. The sooner you talk to a lawyer, the more we can do.

Not sure how much time you have? Call us: (312) 766-1000

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

🏗️ Hurt on a construction site and your employer says workers' comp is your only option? That may not be true.Depending ...
08/30/2026

🏗️ Hurt on a construction site and your employer says workers' comp is your only option? That may not be true.

Depending on the circumstances, injured workers in Illinois may be able to pursue claims against:

Negligent third parties on the job site
General contractors
Project owners

…even when an employer is uninsured. These cases are complex, and the right claim can mean the difference between partial and full recovery.

Injured on the job? Call for a free consultation: (312) 766-1000

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

"I can't afford a lawyer." We hear it every week, and it's usually not true. 💬At Blumenshine Law Group, personal injury ...
08/28/2026

"I can't afford a lawyer." We hear it every week, and it's usually not true. 💬

At Blumenshine Law Group, personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. That means no upfront cost, and no fee unless we recover compensation for you. The consultation is free, too.

If money is the only thing standing between you and getting help, let's talk.

📞 Free case review: (312) 766-1000

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

🚗 Rear-ended on the Kennedy? Here's what to do before you call the insurance company.The steps you take in the first hou...
08/27/2026

🚗 Rear-ended on the Kennedy? Here's what to do before you call the insurance company.

The steps you take in the first hour after a Chicago crash can make or break your claim:

1. 📞 Call 911 and get a police report
2. 📸 Photograph the scene, damage, and any injuries
3. 🩺 See a doctor — even if you feel fine
4. 🤐 Don't give a recorded statement to the insurer yet
5. ⚖️ Talk to a lawyer about your rights first

You don't have to figure this out alone. Free consultation: (312)766-1000.

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

Our website has a new look.We rebuilt blumenshinelawgroup.com from the ground up. It's easier to navigate, a lot faster ...
08/14/2026

Our website has a new look.

We rebuilt blumenshinelawgroup.com from the ground up. It's easier to navigate, a lot faster on your phone, and organized around the questions people actually ask us after an injury.

A few things you'll find:
✓ Plain-English answers for each practice area
✓ Free resources you can read before you ever pick up the phone
✓ Se habla español

Have a look: blumenshinelawgroup.com

Questions about your own situation? Someone answers 24/7 at (312) 766-1000, and the consultation is free.

Blumenshine Law Group | Chicago, IL

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117 N Jefferson Street, Suite 203
Chicago, IL
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