Auto Accident

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…

 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

 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…

The cost of a new car is too much for many people. Soon, though, the cost of used cars may be too much, too. In a new piece by Jalopnik, the author explains that the difference between the price of used car and a new car is increasing. Part of the reason for the price…

 Often people are in accidents, motor vehicle accidents, with other drivers that do not have insurance, and they’re forced to file claims under their own policy: either for their proper damage, or for injuries under what’s called uninsured motorist benefit protection, which will provide compensation for your injuries, for your lost wages, for your…

Rideshare operators in Chicago rallied to let Uber and Lyft know they’ve lost their patience. According to Fortune Magazine, Chicago Rideshare Advocates helped organize the rally of thousands of drivers. The rally took place near City Hall. One 41-year old driver complained that riders have propositioned her and attacked her. She complained that after reporting…