7 Common Motorcycle Accident Myths Debunked
Motorcycle riding always becomes more popular in warm weather months, so we wanted to compile a list of just a few of the common myths that have been circulating for years about motorcycle safety that people still repeat and could contribute to accidents and injuries if they are not debunked. Myth: Motorcyclists wear leather to…
Read MoreWhy Are Motorcyclist Deaths on the Rise?
Despite an anticipated drop in motorcyclist fatalities, there was instead an unprecedented spike in deaths from motorcycle crashes in 2015 when 4,868 riders lost their lives, which is an almost 10 percent increase over the previous year’ death rate. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that this is the third time in history that…
Read MorePreventing 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…
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