Motor Vehicle Accidents

Your lawyer may want you to go to a chiropractor after a car accident to diagnose potential underlying health issues, get you on the road to recovery, and ultimately help support your case. Often, car accidents cause injuries that may not be immediately apparent after the accident, but symptoms may manifest later, and conditions could even become

Illinois has a statute of limitations for accident claims, after which it may be too late to get a lawyer for a car accident and recover compensation from liable parties. If you’re involved in a car accident and want to seek compensation, hiring a lawyer right away helps ensure you file your claim well before the

After a crash, you may wonder, “what does the jurisdiction have to do with a car accident settlement?” Jurisdiction will dictate which court addresses a car accident case. Jurisdiction is not always entirely established, making it necessary to select from several courts in the same jurisdiction. However, a favorable jurisdiction could benefit your personal injury case

Car accidents exert a significant amount of force onto a victim’s neck and spine. As a result, cervical spine (neck) and acute lower back pain are leading complaints made by victims of motor vehicle accidents. The symptoms of trauma to the neck and back can appear immediately after the accident, or much later. The prevalence

On Sunday, August 15, 2020, Allen M had no idea his life would change forever. On this day, Allen was walking his dog on a residential street in Will County Illinois just one block from his home, when he was struck by a car and suffered catastrophic injuries. He survived the accident but was transferred from

Distracted drivers, speeding, drunk or drugged drivers, and the lack of safety measures on roadways, in parking lots, and at intersections are putting children at risk for pedestrian accident injuries and deaths. On average, two children are injured in pedestrian accidents every hour. Of the more than 15,000 children under 19 who are struck by

Traffic flow and defined lanes help determine who has the right of way when entering a parking lot. Drivers in the primary lanes or driving around the parking lot typically have the right of way. However, the rules for right of way will depend on the circumstances and the area of the parking lot. Drivers

Illinois is not a no-fault state for car accidents. Instead, it follows a fault-based, or “tort,” system. That means the driver who causes the crash is financially responsible for the damages — including medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repairs. If you were injured in a crash in Illinois, you’ll need to prove the other