Preventing Rollaway Truck Crashes
Rollaway truck accidents just make you want to shake your head in frustration because they are preventable yet they cause such destruction and injury. Failing those that are caused by a mechanical defect, truck rollaways are usually caused when the driver gets out of the truck and fails to pull the parking brake. If the…
Read MoreDetermining Fault in Chicago Chain Reaction Car Crashes
Chain reaction crashes are one of those worst nightmare situations. You are sitting in your vehicle moving along with the flow of traffic and the next thing you know, a car has plowed into you from behind and is ramming your car into the one ahead of you. There are many causes of chain reaction…
Read MoreCalculating Lost Income in an Injury Claim After a Serious Accident
You might be reading this while propped up in bed in the hospital, or at home on the couch because you are missing work and have lost income due to an injury from a serious car crash. As the days melt into weeks, out of work, the bills keep piling up and you wonder how…
Read More10 Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney After a Serious Injury
You suffered a serious injury after having been involved in a car crash and you are weighing your options about what to do next. Your brother-in-law Phil (who is a know-it-all) said not to bother hiring an attorney. “You can file a claim yourself and save all that cash you’ll have to pay a lawyer!”…
Read MoreWhen a Child is the Victim in an Illinois Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a child due to an accident is one of the worst tragedies anyone can suffer. When negligence, carelessness, a product defect, recklessness, or intentional misconduct is the cause – the effects can be overwhelming. There is no price that compensates the loss of a child. Still, a skilled Chicago wrongful death lawyer can guide…
Read MoreTwo Motorcycle Riders in McHenry County Killed in Wreck with a Minivan
The Chicago Tribune reported that two motorcycle riders, a man and a woman, were killed when their motorcycle struck a minivan. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced that the crash happened around 8:00 pm at the intersection of Charles J. Miller Road and River Road. The collision occurred near Moraine Hills State Park. The driver…
Read MoreTractor Trailer Crosses Median on Illinois Road, Killing One
WSIL 3 reported on April 2 that the driver of a 2015 Volvo truck tractor struck and killed the driver of a 2015 Toyota Camry. The driver of the truck tractor was a 24-year old male, and the driver of the Camry was a 29-year old female. The accident happened on I-57 at milepost 67.…
Read MoreItems to Keep in Your Car in Case of an Illinois Accident or Emergency
In 2014, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation, nearly 300,000 car accidents happened. About 60,000 of these crashes caused injuries, and 845 people died. Injuries, especially severe ones, are often unavoidable. However, injuries can sometimes be avoided or alleviated if essential items are readily available for passengers or bystanders to quickly intervene. Have the…
Read MoreIllinois Car Owners Should Be Aware of Vehicle Watch Lists for 2017
The Safety Institute provides a quarterly list of vehicle defects car buyers and owners should be aware of. The list is prepared with the help of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Enforcement Monitoring Program. It is sponsored by Beth and Ken Melton in honor of Brooke Melton. Ms. Melton died due to an ignition…
Read MoreEssential Safety Tips for New Chicago Motorcycle Riders
This holds true for even the most experienced riders, because motorcycles do not offer the same physical protection as four-wheel vehicles. Also, most car and truck drivers look out for other cars and trucks and fail to pay attention to motorcycles until the motorcycle is right in front of them. How motorcyclists can stay safe…
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