You take on an immense responsibility when you get behind the wheel – and you also face considerable risk. While car accidents come in many different forms and can cause immense damage, you may be surprised to learn that most are the result of common dangerous driving practices that fall into several basic categories. If […]
When someone’s reckless or negligent driving causes you to suffer serious injuries, you may not be aware of how costly the consequences can be. The cost of medical expenses alone can be several thousand dollars, and other costs can leave you with debts you can never pay off. The compensation you earn from your accident is supposed […]
Keep a safe driving distance during inclement weather
August 26, 2021
Maintaining a sufficient distance behind other vehicles can reduce the risk of auto accidents. During inclement weather, you may need to stay further back from the car in front of you than you realize. Review this guide to keeping a safe following distance from other motorists when rain or snow occurs. Understanding the three-second rule […]
Are older drivers at a greater risk for collisions in Illinois?
August 18, 2021
Older drivers are not uncommon, and even Illinois residents in their 80s or 90s may drive without any problems. That said, age sometimes factors into the reasons for a crash. An older adult may be the victim of someone else’s negligence and experience a greater risk of death. Older persons might succumb to certain injuries […]
All kinds of motor vehicle accidents bring the potential for severe injuries and even fatalities. Likely, the accident a great many Illinois drivers fear is a head-on collision since the chances for fatalities are significant in such crashes. Drivers may take additional precautions when traveling on single-lane highways. Sometimes, awareness and defensive driving could help […]
Every time Illinois drivers get behind the wheel, they are at risk of getting into an accident. These accidents can range from mild to fatal depending on the specific injuries the victims sustain. Below are some of the most common injuries that car accidents cause. Head injuries One of the most talked-about types of injuries […]
Aggressive driving reflects more than a bad habit. Illinois drivers who take to the roads with the wrong attitude towards safety could put lives in jeopardy. It might not take much to cause a fatal accident, and speeding or cutting other vehicles off might increase the chances of a collision. Underlying factors for aggressive driving […]
Illinois motorists who become involved in auto accidents will understandably want to receive compensation for any injuries and losses they suffer. But there are times when it becomes difficult to determine the exact extent of injuries sustained in an accident. Some accident injuries will not show their full effects until days or weeks after an […]
A police dog in Illinois was been killed after a drunk driver hit the officer’s vehicle. According to the report, an officer had pulled over another vehicle due to a traffic violation. While the officer was talking to the driver, a drunk driver plowed into the police vehicle, crushing the car and severely injuring the […]
Understanding comparative negligence in an Illinois car accident
November 2, 2020
Car accidents are complicated. While in your memory the car accident will have been over in a split second, there will have been many factors at play that caused the accident to occur. While it’s easy to believe that a car accident was 100% one party’s fault, this is not often the case. Often, there […]