Motor Vehicle Accidents

Why Rear-End Collisions Can Be More Legally Complicated Than You Expect

Rear-end collisions can be more legally complicated than you expect because liability may shift to the front driver or be shared between the two involved drivers. Liability may shift or be shared when the front driver stops suddenly, drives recklessly, or encounters a mechanical issue. Knowing the circumstances in which the rear driver isn’t at fault can help you document

Why Trucking Accidents on I-90 Are So Common and So Deadly

Truck accidents on I-90 are frequent and can be fatal due to factors like high speeds, severe weather, mountainous areas, and the risks associated with large trucks. Contributing issues include speeding, driver fatigue, and poor training. If you've been injured in a trucking accident, you may face medical costs, rehabilitation, and long-term disabilities.
Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Passenger Injuries in T-Bone Accidents: Can You File a Claim?

Much of the time, you can file a claim in Chicago for passenger injuries in T-bone accidents. The process likely will get complicated quickly. It involves investigating the crash, preserving evidence, identifying liable parties, negotiating with insurers, and, if necessary, preparing for trial. All this is on top of dealing with injuries from the crash.

Injured in an Uber or Lyft in Chicago? Don’t Count on Them to Help You

If you become injured in an Uber or Lyft in Chicago, the rideshare company is unlikely to go out of its way to help you. Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors, which may limit the rideshare’s liability. The insurance policy that applies in an accident may vary as well. Meanwhile, some accidents involve multiple passengers seeking compensation. This means

5 Ways Trucking Companies Put Profit Over Safety

Many trucking companies put profit over safety by encouraging speed, inadequate truck maintenance, and failing to properly screen and train their drivers. This may lead to a rise in large truck accidents and the serious damages that can result. An experienced attorney can assist you in pursuing compensation for any damages incurred.

Driving While Distracted: The Apps That Make Our Roads More Dangerous in Chicago

The use of smartphone apps has increased distracted driving-related incidents in Chicago and throughout the rest of the nation. Drivers are increasingly using social media apps, entertainment apps, navigational apps, shopping apps, their phone’s camera app, and other popular apps while on the road. Driving while distracted leads to the death of thousands of people on U.S. roads each year,