Illinois law generally requires you to stop and render aid after an accident involving your vehicle. Rendering aid means that you call the police or ask someone else at the scene to do so on your behalf. If it's safe to do so, there are a number of actions that you...
What makes dogs bite people?
Every year, there are thousands of injuries because of dog bites. In fact, 1,000 people end up in U.S. emergency rooms every day because of dog bites.Sometimes, dogs make it clear that they're not always man's best friend. But what makes them bite? The reasons dogs...
Follow these tips to stay safe on winter roads
Winter driving in the Addison area can be very hazardous. It is bad enough with wet, icy or even snow-covered streets, but when people do not compensate and practice safer driving habits, the roadways become even more dangerous. While the safest thing you can do is to...
Rental car insurance, accidents and things you should think about
Many people choose to rent a vehicle when they are going on a trip. This saves wear and tear on a primary vehicle since the mileage will be put on the rental car. Before you get on the road, you have to think about some important points about rental vehicles. As...
How to protect children from dog attacks
Illinois dog owners have a moral and legal obligation to prevent their dogs from attacking people. This especially applies to preventing their dogs from attacking children.Children are smaller and can't fight back against dogs the way adults can, so they tend to be...
Slip-and-fall accidents at a business may cause serious injuries
If you were to believe the way they get depicted in movies, slip-and-fall accidents are nothing but a laugh. People in films and on television go flying into the air, only to get back up with nothing more than bruised pride. In the real world, slip-and-fall accidents...
Insurance may not cover all losses after a car crash
Most people who drive do so under the assumption that their car insurance will cover any expenses caused by a car crash. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. Many other people who are on the roads in Illinois choose to drive without car insurance or only carry...
Spinal cord injuries can be financially devastating
A spinal cord injury is life changing in a number of ways. You might not be able to do the things that you usually do for yourself. Working might be something that you once enjoyed and can't do any longer. Even menial tasks like brushing your teeth could be...
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...