The number of automobile accidents and the rates of injuries and fatalities are on the rise throughout the country. When a driver, passenger, or pedestrian is involved in an automobile accident, it is important to retain a lawyer who understands and knows the most effective way to apply Illinois law when bringing a car accident
When a car accident occurs because of an unforeseen medical emergency behind the wheel, a driver can assert a “sudden medical emergency defense.” This defense relieves a driver of negligent liability for a car accident due to a medical emergency and personal injury claims filed through an auto accident lawyer. (Article continues below Infographic) How
Every Chicago driver should know these key facts about Illinois auto insurance laws. Chances are – at some point – you will have been in an auto accident, whether it was your fault or someone else’s, and whether minor or severe. You may be wondering whether your rates will go up and how to proceed
After your accident, you may be wondering, “what damages can I recover for a motorcycle accident?” If your injuries are severe, you may be able to recover economic damages, non-economic damages, and even punitive damages. To help determine the damages that may be available in your case, your motorcycle accident lawyer will consider the severity
Proving driver negligence in car accidents is a complex process. Sorting through fault in court can greatly affect the financial outcome of a victim’s claim. In Illinois, a modified comparative negligence structure-referred to as contributory fault, is an influencing factor in the award amount a claimant can receive. A car accident lawyer can review a
With the high concentration of fatigued driver accidents, victims are left to wonder, “how many hours can a truck driver drive?” Despite truck driver hours of service regulations, truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of large trucking accidents. When a trucker is fatigued, slower reaction times, poor judgment, and an impaired ability to process information
Although car accidents can happen to anyone, certain drivers are more likely to be involved in crashes than others. Risk factors like age, behavior, fatigue, and distractions behind the wheel all increase the likelihood of a serious motor vehicle accident. Understanding which drivers are most likely to be in a car accident can help you
Chicago victims with chronic pain from a car accident may be able to recover damages. When motorists are involved in an accident, they can sustain serious, life-altering injuries. Those who suffer a car accident in Chicago are no exception. When bodies endure such severe injuries, they rarely heal enough to take them back to the
Passengers may be wondering, “is the back seat safer than the front?” According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), many back seat passengers assume they are safer in the back seat, so they don’t buckle their seatbelts. In a car crash, backseat passengers who aren’t wearing seat belts can sustain serious injuries and
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