If you are in a car accident in Illinois, there are certain steps you may need to take to ensure that you have the necessary evidence regarding what happened in the accident and who was at fault. This can be important in terms of who receives compensation to cover...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The growing pedestrian safety issue
There is a growing crisis in the United States related to pedestrian accidents, and Illinois is no exception. Each year, it seems that the number of pedestrians killed or injured on the roadways has increased significantly. Pedestrian accident statistics Nationwide,...
Increased temperatures increase hazards on the road
When you drive in the summer, you may be more likely to get in a motor vehicle accident in Chicago, Illinois. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms this, stating that more motor vehicle accidents occur during the months of July and...
Tired driving is a lead cause of accidents
Illinois drivers who get behind the wheel when they're sleepy are putting themselves and other drivers on the roadway at risk for injury. Being tired interferes with a person's normal body functions and can dramatically impair his or her ability to drive safely on the...
Liability in rear-end car accidents
Liability in rear-end auto accidents isn't always automatically assigned in Illinois. Although rear-end accidents are usually the fault of the driver that rear-ended the other car, there are circumstances when the lead driver is liable. The lead driver can sometimes...
