Auto Accident

If you’re involved in a car accident and don’t notice any injuries right away, you may think that you’ve escaped the worst possible outcomes. However, some internal injuries may take hours or days to become apparent. Internal bleeding, brain injuries, and soft tissue damage may gradually worsen, leaving you unsure of what’s happening or what…

A catastrophic car accident can change your entire future in a matter of seconds. Most car accident victims suffer minimal injuries or injuries that heal within weeks or months—but some have injuries so severe that they will require care for the rest of their lives. Families dealing with spinal cord injuries, serious traumatic brain injuries,…

Just before 9 a.m. on April 3, a driver in a Toyota 4Runner ran a red light on Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, crashing into multiple vehicles and injuring 14 people. Several were hospitalized, but fortunately, no life-threatening injuries were reported. The driver died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following the crash. What happened:…

According to a special emphasis report from the Illinois Department of Public Health, nearly 30,000 people suffered traumatic brain injuries across our state in 2021. Traumatic brain injuries – or TBIs – can have long-lasting consequences for survivors of all ages and result in significant expenses related to medical care, rehabilitation, and even long-term disability.…

People who survive high-speed car crashes are often left with devastating, life-changing injuries. Thoracic spine fractures are among the worst. These breaks occur in the middle of the backbone and can cause paralysis, chronic pain, and problems that last a lifetime. During a high-speed collision, the spine can absorb impact far beyond what it was…

A rideshare trip is meant to be convenient, but accidents can have unexpectedly serious consequences. Intra-abdominal hemorrhage, which is bleeding inside the abdominal cavity, is one of the most devastating injuries that can occasionally go unnoticed. Due to the severity of possible damage, it’s important to understand its seriousness, why an intra-abdominal hemorrhage might be…

Chicago is known as a pedestrian-friendly city, with newcomers to the region often surprised at how easily pedestrians will step into a crosswalk even though there are cars approaching. As a result, pedestrian accidents are often assumed to be the driver’s fault. Drivers have an obligation to take reasonable steps to protect pedestrians and bicyclists.…

A car accident can derail your plans, and in severe cases, it can change your entire life. The immediate aftermath of a Chicago car accident can be overwhelming, leaving you to figure out if your car is drivable, what type of medical care you need, and how to get everything paid for. During all of…

On November 24, 2025, 25-year-old De’Avion Smith was struck by a car while riding his bike. The driver fled the scene, and Smith was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Unfortunately, this incident is not isolated. Chicago data shows more than 37,000 hit-and-run accidents in 2021 alone. Whether a hit-and-run results in serious injuries or…

Millions of people drive through Chicago during Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s. With increased traffic and winter weather, the risk of accidents rises. Understanding how to drive safely during the holidays, and knowing your legal options if an accident occurs, can help you better protect yourself. If you or a loved one has…