Auto Accident

Every day, there are car accidents in Chicago due to dangerous road conditions. Sometimes these accidents are due to someone’s negligence, but other times it’s because the City of Chicago failed to maintain safe roads. When this happens, survivors may be entitled to a claim against the city. Read more below to learn about these…

Every year, there are thousands of car accidents in Chicago. Many of these happen in winter due to the increased risk caused by severe weather. When accidents happen in these conditions, some people may be entitled to compensation due to other drivers’ negligence. Keep reading to learn more below. Why is winter in Chicago more…

In 2023, the Illinois Department of Transportation reported thousands of work zone crashes statewide. Some were due to the negligence of others and resulted in catastrophic injuries. When someone suffers catastrophic injuries because of someone else’s negligence, they may be entitled to compensation. Learn more about Chicago construction zone accidents below. What is a catastrophic…

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…