Auto Accident

A rideshare trip is meant to be convenient, but accidents can have unexpectedly serious consequences. Intra-abdominal hemorrhage, which is bleeding inside the abdominal cavity, is one of the most devastating injuries that can occasionally go unnoticed. Due to the severity of possible damage, it’s important to understand its seriousness, why an intra-abdominal hemorrhage might be…

Chicago is known as a pedestrian-friendly city, with newcomers to the region often surprised at how easily pedestrians will step into a crosswalk even though there are cars approaching. As a result, pedestrian accidents are often assumed to be the driver’s fault. Drivers have an obligation to take reasonable steps to protect pedestrians and bicyclists.…

A car accident can derail your plans, and in severe cases, it can change your entire life. The immediate aftermath of a Chicago car accident can be overwhelming, leaving you to figure out if your car is drivable, what type of medical care you need, and how to get everything paid for. During all of…

On November 24, 2025, 25-year-old De’Avion Smith was struck by a car while riding his bike. The driver fled the scene, and Smith was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Unfortunately, this incident is not isolated. Chicago data shows more than 37,000 hit-and-run accidents in 2021 alone. Whether a hit-and-run results in serious injuries or…

Millions of people drive through Chicago during Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s. With increased traffic and winter weather, the risk of accidents rises. Understanding how to drive safely during the holidays, and knowing your legal options if an accident occurs, can help you better protect yourself. If you or a loved one has…

Given our growing dependence upon cell phones, it’s no wonder so many drivers are being asked to hand over their devices in the wake of a contested accident. As we know, all kinds of evidence can easily make or break a complicated car accident case, and modern cellular phones can provide a veritable treasure trove…

When you lose a loved one in a fatal car accident, the shock is enough to completely overwhelm you. Families are left with unbearable grief and a pressing need to take care of their loved one’s final affairs—stressful in the best of circumstances, but completely unthinkable after an unexpected accident. No legal action can ever…

Every day, Chicago residents hail hundreds of thousands of rides via apps like Uber and Lyft. Ride-hailing services have made it fast and easy for busy city-slickers to get where they want to go, but what happens when a casual Uber ride results in a pedestrian-involved traffic accident? We often receive questions about who is…

The weekend ended in tragedy for a driver who lost her life in a crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Bronzeville. Investigators are still looking into the cause of the accident as the other occupants of the car recover from their injuries. The collision is a reminder of the devastating risks associated with rollover…

When people think about car accident injuries, they tend to think of broken bones, lacerations, and serious head trauma—all injuries that tend to be immediately obvious. But some of the most dangerous injuries you can suffer after a car accident don’t show up right away, which makes them all the more hazardous for accident victims.…