Auto Accident

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.…

People in Illinois are no strangers to accidents. From slip and fall accidents, car wrecks, and pedestrian accidents, sudden unexpected injuries are extremely common. If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Illinois, chances are good that you’ve got a lot on your plate. You’re dealing with rehab or going through medical care. You’re trying…

Reports indicate that an Illinois State Trooper suffered injuries in a crash with an alleged drunk driver in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 17, 2025. The frightening collision illustrates how quickly things can go wrong when drivers are under the influence. It also highlights the significant risks officers and others who work alongside…

According to the National Safety Council, approximately 62 million Americans sought medical treatment for preventable injuries in 2023. Unexpected accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, with consequences ranging from minor injuries to life-altering harm. In many cases, the immediate and long-term impact of an unexpected accident can extend into just about every facet of a person’s…

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…