On average, more than 800 car accidents happened every day in Illinois in 2014, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. These collisions took hundreds of different forms and caused millions, if not billions, of dollars’ worth of damages. But the most devastating of those collisions were the ones that…
There are dozens of issues contributing to a lack of safety on Chicago’s roadways every day of the year, including speeding, drinking and driving, running red lights, and operating a car while distracted. But while these aforementioned issues get media coverage and are widely known among drivers, operating while tired…
Car accidents may seem like they come out of nowhere. One moment you are driving along, thinking about your destination and the next, you find yourself involved in a collision that may be due to nothing you did wrong. In fact, most multi-car collisions involve at least one driver who…
Teenagers should be enjoying their lives to the fullest with the anticipation of everything that awaits them in their adulthood. They should be focused on their educations, their jobs, their families, and their friends. But for some teens, this joyful and mostly carefree approach to life is not possible because…
Often, the victims of Chicago car accidents are not sure of the rights they possess. They may wonder who is liable for their damages or whether they are entitled to payment for the harm they suffered. These are common questions asked of personal injury attorneys in the city because until…
An average Chicago driver will find herself involved in multiple car accidents over the course of her life. Some may be blamed on the fault of a driver, some may be blamed on poor weather or on a mechanical failure. And some may be difficult to determine fault. If a…
A tire blowout accident or a collision caused by a defect in a tire can happen at any time during the year, yet the cold winter months are some of the most common. The extreme weather conditions that Chicago faces this time of year puts particular stress on standard tires…
If you drive in Chicago, you know that many of the city’s streets are in disrepair. Some areas are cracked, broken, or not maintained, leading to bumpy and uncomfortable rides for motorists. Often, these conditions pose not just an annoyance but a safety concern when potholes appear and are not…
No one wants to be involved in a car accident. It is never a pleasant experience, always an inconvenience, and usually a costly incident that leaves it mark for some time after the actual impact takes place. However, millions of Americans become the victims of collisions each and every year…
If you are in Chicago today, you will notice the bitterly cold temperatures that greet you the moment you step outdoors. If you were hoping the weather would warm up or even break just a little, you are in for disappointment as this cold wave is expected to last at…