Motor Vehicle Accidents

It's very easy to get confused and overwhelmed after a motor vehicle accident. But it's important to remain calm and follow these steps to ensure everyone's safety and preserve your legal rights. Check for injuries and call 911 if necessary If you're able, check...

When you're driving, the last thing you want to do is be distracted. But unfortunately, some of the most common things that Illinois drivers do can are often the most distracting. Here are four of the most common types of distracted driving. Visual distractions These...

It’s every driver’s responsibility to be cautious on public roads because even the smallest errors can have the largest consequences. Rates of motor vehicle accidents in Illinois and around the country are rising each year, and technology plays a role The guise of...

Illinois drivers might have certain perceptions about safety. Since auto accidents seem to happen randomly, it will come as a surprise that there are circumstantial hallmarks involved. For example, it is a mistake to think that longer trips raise the risk. On the...

Every driver wants to avoid a car accident, even though we all make mistakes at some point that could result in one. However, there are certain things drivers do that increase not only their risk of crashing but also the chances that an accident is fatal. Risk factors...

The dangers of distracted driving are often well-publicized. Unfortunately, some people may mistakenly believe that a cellphone is the only distraction in a vehicle. Reaching for an item or changing the radio station can often result in serious motor vehicle...

Drivers are taught to drive defensively and to obey traffic laws. While doing so may go a long way toward avoiding motor vehicle accidents, even the safest of Illinois drivers is sometimes unable to completely avoid the negligent actions of others. Unfortunately, a...