Motor Vehicle Accidents

Lower Wacker Drive is one of the most commonly used roads in downtown Chicago, and it's among the most dangerous for numerous reasons, including decreased visibility, a lack of sidewalks, "street takeovers," and other hazards.

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.

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

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.

Left turns are a leading cause of accidents at Chicago intersections due to misjudged gaps, aggressive driving, busy city traffic, and limited visibility from various obstructions. Every year, many collisions in the city are attributable to left-turn attempts that result in deaths, serious injuries, and property damage.

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,

The most expensive car accidents have caused damages worth millions of dollars, with some wrecking high-end cars and others causing life-changing injuries or fatalities. Besides the financial repercussions, these crashes have legal implications, including liability issues.

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) historic snapshot, total car accident fatalities have seen a slight decrease while pedestrian deaths have climbed steadily, particularly in urban centers like Chicago. Early data from 2025 continues to reinforce this alarming pattern.

The appetite for large passenger vehicles over the years has fueled a safety crisis for pedestrians on Chicago roadways. The increase in the number, size, and weight of SUVs and pickup trucks has contributed to the higher pedestrian fatality rates in recent years. Crash data shows that these vehicles are overrepresented in pedestrian deaths relative to their proportion of involvement