Auto Accident
What Are My Rights if I’m Hit by a Drunk or Drugged Driver?
Unfortunately, all too often there are individuals operating and driving cars under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or another controlled substance. These drivers all too often cause accidents and injure individuals. If you are a victim of a drunk driving accident, or an impaired driving accident, you need to contact an attorney right away.…
Read MoreThe Non-Medical Costs of Car Accidents
If you have been in a car accident before you know how expensive a situation it can be, especially when looking at all of the bills you will incur unrelated to the medical treatment you receive for your injuries. If you are lucky enough to have never been in a car accident, you will want…
Read MoreEmoji Appearing in Court Cases in Texts Submitted as Evidence
If you own a smartphone, use social media, or even watch a lot of television, you have come across an emoji every now and then. An emoji is a tiny graphic that depicts various activities, backgrounds, interests and other things in life. The use of emoji and emoticon have become so popular that they are…
Read MoreFour Ways Illinois Drivers Can Help Save Lives
We talk a lot about what you can and should do if you have been injured in a car accident. But what if there was a way you could avoid those injuries in the first place, or limit the severity of those injuries? The Daily Herald recently reported on some new laws in Illinois, which…
Read MoreIf My Car Had a Defective Part, Am I Liable for a Claim?
If you cause an accident because of a defective part, you may still be responsible. You should contact your insurance company as soon as the accident happened and tell them about it, and your insurance company will protect you from the accident. You may also have a claim against the body shop where your…
Read MoreRear-End Car Wrecks and Sacroiliac Joint Injuries
The causes of rear-end collisions can vary based on the circumstances. Sometimes the rear driver failed to engage the brakes in time. In other cases, the rear driver was driving distracted or speeding. As well, these collisions can occur as a result of driver intoxication or when defective brakes are involved. Regardless of the reason,…
Read MoreIf I’m Not Wearing a Seatbelt When Another Car Hits Me, Am I to Blame in Illinois?
If you were injured in a motor vehicle or car accident and it was not your fault, and you were not wearing your seatbelt, you can still get a recovery or compensation for your injuries. You can still get your medical bills paid. You can still get pain and suffering, lost wages. That’s why if…
Read MoreCan I Collect Damages if I Am Partially to Blame for My Car Accident?
Liability is easy to determine in many car accident situations. For instance, if you are driving in your lane according to the posted speed limit and another driver runs a stop sign and slams into the side of your car, that driver is highly likely to bear the responsibility for the accident and any injuries…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Overreliance on GPS Devices
GPS systems work wonders in helping car drivers, truckers, and others navigate the roads and highways of Illinois. There are dangers with relying too much on a GPS, though. Drivers who rely on looking at their GPS can easily become distracted. The driver’s focus can shift from looking at the traffic in front of him/her…
Read MoreWhat Is Included in Illinois’ Distracted Driving Laws?
The laws in Illinois prohibit drivers from doing a variety of activities that cause distractions. The most important of these laws is the law banning cellphone use. You cannot talk on your cellphone. You cannot text on your cellphone while driving. You can use your cellphone if you have a hands-free device, if have…
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