Anytime Illinois residents get into their friends' cars, they put their lives in the drivers' hands. They expect the drivers to get them to their destinations unharmed. If that does not happen and an accident occurs, seriously injured passengers retain the right to...
Personal injury claims include more than just car accidents
Car accidents happen all the time here in Illinois, just as they do elsewhere, so the probability that you know someone injured in one is high. You might hear your friend, acquaintance or loved one talk about filing a personal injury claim in connection with a car...
What are some causes of semitruck crashes?
Driving around on the interstate or highway puts you in close proximity to semitrucks. These trucks are large and heavy, so smaller personal vehicles aren't any match for them. Try as you might, you might still end up the victim of a semitruck crash. If this does...
How can I help protect my child from dog bites?
Being bitten by a dog can be a very traumatic experience for anyone and unfortunately, it is not an uncommon occurrence. It is estimated the 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs annually. Half of dog bite victims are children ranging from five to nine years of...
Falling objects can cause motor vehicle accidents, too
Not all crashes that take place here in Illinois or elsewhere result from two or more cars or trucks colliding. Objects falling off other vehicles onto the roadway cause some motor vehicle accidents. When the driver of another vehicle is unable to avoid the object or...
Getting Compensation For A Personal Injury
It is unfortunate that innocent people bear the brunt for other people's carelessness and negligence. In turn, the innocent person's physical and mental wellbeing is compromised, and the person is also stuck with medical bills, the trauma, and other extensive damages...
One sure thing about motor vehicle accidents is unpredictability
A two-fold meaning exists to that statement. First, no one in Illinois or elsewhere can predict whether a car accident will occur. Sure, conditions might be right for one to happen, but whether it does remains a mystery. Second, there is no way to predict who will...