Truck accidents can be the most complicated and frustrating cases that injured victims in Illinois can face when it comes to settling with the other parties. Trucking companies are notorious when it comes to resolving accident claims, and they are especially difficult...
Hazards of texting behind the wheel
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...
Many accidents take place close to home
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...
What should you do after a crash occurs?
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...
Factors that increase the likelihood that a crash is fatal
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...
Motor vehicle accidents: 10 injured in tractor-trailer crash
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...
Motor vehicle accidents: Speeding a cause in fatal Illinois crash
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...
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 killed in Illinois crash
While drivers must be vigilant at all times, extra vigilance is required when driving in heavy traffic, especially when there are construction projects in progress. Failure to do so could result in motor vehicle accidents with devastating consequences. In fact, police...
Motor vehicle accidents: 2 killed in Illinois crash
Most people in Illinois and across the country recognize the importance of tractor-trailers. They are able to move goods across the country relatively quickly and, typically, are driven by well-trained professionals; unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents involving...
Motor vehicle accidents: Illinois man accused of homicide
Every single person who has driven Illinois road has likely been tempted to exceed the speed limit. While people may let the needle on their speedometer creep over posted limits, doing so, especially when it involves driving excessively fast, can result in motor...