Auto Accident

Many people who use the Kennedy Expressway are suburban commuters, truck drivers, and travelers going to or from O’Hare International Airport. The expressway is heavily congested on weekdays (especially at rush hour), when there are special events in Chicago, and during peak tourism season. At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we help car accident victims…

The Chicago Loop draws many workers, tourists, residents, and shoppers throughout most of the day and much of the night. All these attractions create opportunities for car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and other types of accidents. Tragically, some accidents are fatal. Taking the proper steps after an accident can strengthen your legal claim and help with…

The Dan Ryan Expressway is one of the most heavily traveled roads in Chicago. It runs from the heart of Chicago to the Southern suburbs. Many semis, rigs, tractor-trailers, box trucks, delivery trucks, and other trucks cause accidents due to the negligence of the truck driver or the people and companies responsible for the truck…

On August 3, 2026, 16-year-old Alex Blacio died after a collision with a semitruck while riding an e-scooter in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Emergency responders transported Blacio to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Tragically, he was the third teenager killed while riding an e-scooter in Chicago this year. What happened…

Serious injuries can occur in Chicago rideshare accidents, but no available research clearly shows they are more likely than in regular car accidents. What is clear is that Uber and Lyft drivers spend long hours navigating some of the busiest parts of the city, from O’Hare and downtown to Wrigley Field and Lake Shore Drive.…

Chicago’s South Side can be busy and congested, but that doesn’t mean fatal car accidents are inevitable. Yet fatalities and serious injuries occur in neighborhoods such as South Shore, Chatham, Englewood, and Hyde Park. These fatalities can be preventable and caused by factors such as speeding, high-risk intersections, confusing traffic patterns, and aging infrastructure. As…

Physics helps explain the connection between high-speed car accidents in Chicago and catastrophic injuries. As a vehicle’s speed increases, so does the crash energy, with kinetic energy increasing with the square of speed. As the city’s Department of Transportation indicates, vehicle speed is the top factor deciding if a crash occurs and how severe the…

Sariyah Watson, a 21-year-old sprinter on the University of Illinois Chicago track team, was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver. The junior, who was studying for a sports management degree at UIC, was on her way to DeKalb to visit her mom for Mother’s Day when she died. This recent tragedy highlights the horrific impact…

Amputations are among the most devastating injuries you can suffer in a car accident. While no amount of money can truly compensate you in full after this type of loss, the severity of this injury means that there could be substantial compensation available after an accident. Severe cases can result in substantial settlements or jury…

Losing a loved one in a car accident is an incredibly painful and overwhelming experience. While dealing with unimaginable grief, family members also have to make urgent decisions regarding final arrangements, medical records, crash investigations, and legal options. Although nothing can undo the loss you’ve gone through, there are certain things you should do after…