Motor Vehicle Accidents

The majority of drivers in Illinois take measures to prevent an accident. Unfortunately, they often become involved in motor vehicle accidents due to the actions of others with whom they may encounter. In fact, a young man in Illinois now faces criminal charges as a...

While the dangers of drinking and driving are well-known, many people continue to make the risky decision to drive after consuming alcohol. Unfortunately, this decision can result in motor vehicle accidents that will impact those involved -- and, often, their families...

As the summer heats up and schools let out, roadways in and around Chicago fill up, leading to more car accidents. In many cases, car accidents leave victims with injuries they don't realize they have for days or even weeks. While that might seem to indicate that the...

Drinking and driving have left many families in Illinois and across the country feeling broken and incomplete. Unfortunately, police believe that alcohol was a factor in a recent crash that resulted in the loss of two lives, as is frequently the case regarding motor...

The majority of drivers on Illinois interstates are safe, striving to remain vigilant at all times. Unfortunately, drivers who take their attention from the road for even a brief moment can cause motor vehicle accidents with horrific consequences. For example, a...

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...

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...

How often have Illinois motorists been forced to take evasive action in order to avoid a collision? Many times, these drivers manage to avoid being involved in motor vehicle accidents, count their blessings and keep going. Sometimes, however, things to terribly wrong,...

If you are in a motor vehicle accident, your entire body is subject to potentially very harmful trauma. In high impact crashes, it is not unusual for a victim to suffer broken bones, cuts and other serious injuries. But there are some types of car accident injuries...

The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently released findings from a report looking into what type of drivers use the riskiest driving practices in the United States. What did the report find? The report focused on three specific distracted driving practices:...