It’s difficult enough to suffer the shock and pain of an injury car accident. The situation can get tragic if you lose a loved one that way. Then there is the outrage that follows when you learn that the accident didn’t have to happen except for the careless behavior of the at-fault party. Just when…

Chicago wins a bronze medal in the Traffic Olympics. Motorists on  I-90, Lake Shore Drive, and the Loop all experience world-class traffic congestion. The question then is “Does congestion increase or decrease accident rates, and if so, how?” It seems obvious that congestion would lower car accident rates, but the reality is more nuanced. Current…

Car accidents are common on the chaotic streets of Chicago, especially near busy intersections. When a car accident occurs, a personal injury claim probably isn’t far behind. One consistent problem is that car accidents often devolve into a “he said, she said” situation where there is no unbiased witness to sort through the confusion. A…

A tragic accident took two lives over the weekend, just after 2 a.m. on April 20th in South Austin, Chicago. The crash occurred at the intersection of West Augusta Boulevard and North Central Avenue. The deceased victims include a 36-year-old man, who was declared dead at Mount Sinai Hospital, and a 22-year-old man who was…

Here in Illinois, all drivers are required to have auto insurance. Some drivers – especially those who are considered high-risk or have poor credit history – often turn to non-standard insurance companies for coverage. However, people involved in accidents with drivers insured by these non-standard insurance companies often report challenges in receiving the compensation they…

If you were injured in an Illinois car accident, it’s essential that you’re able to discern between fact and fiction when it comes to your rights. Believing the wrong information could result in you settling your case for less than it’s worth or even missing out entirely on the compensation you deserve. Myth 1: You…