Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

After getting involved in a car accident, it’s possible for victims to prove that they weren’t at fault in a few different ways. In car accident cases, the individual who is at fault will need to cover the costs of the accident, including any damage to vehicles and injuries that people sustain. In addition, at-fault parties

Victims of Uber collisions are thrown into a confusing labyrinth when trying to obtain compensation for their injuries. Retaining legal counsel can reduce the stress of this process and can help victims obtain compensation. Rideshare apps provide consumers with a low-cost, convenient method of transportation. The downside is that drivers are subject to minimal oversight.  Investigating a Rideshare Collision

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.

Passengers hurt by a drunk Uber driver may be able to recover compensation by filing a rideshare accident claim. When Uber drivers are impaired and cause an accident, the rideshare company may be able to be held liable for injuries. Uber is under investigation for allowing its rideshare drivers to pick up and transport passengers

Do airbags save lives? Government studies show that nearly 3.3 million airbags have been deployed in automobile accidents, saving hundreds of thousands of lives. They are also credited with preventing or minimizing personal injuries. However, car accident attorneys have seen many instances where these devices designed to save lives and prevent injury have caused fatalities

Drivers injured by vehicle defects may be able to recover car recall compensation. Each year, millions of cars in the United States are subject to recalls. Since the Motor Vehicle Safety Act was enacted in 1966, more than 299 million vehicles have been recalled throughout the United States. Vehicles may be subject to a recall,

There are steps that crash victims need to take to ensure the safety of those involved and help increase their chances of filing a successful accident claim. Knowing what to do after a car accident is vital. A car accident attorney can help victims navigate the accident claims process and maximize their settlement. More than

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