Single-vehicle accidents accounted for 53% of fatal crashes in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. High speeds are often a factor in the severity of injuries that occur because of single-vehicle crashes. Can you receive compensation for...
Auto Accidents
How can you recover damages from a catastrophic auto accident
A severe auto accident can leave you with significant damages. You will need to pay for medical expenses, replace lost wages and cover costs associated with your care in the future. You need to pursue a claim against those at fault in the accident to maximize any...
3 common reasons for automotive fires
When you drive, you expect to reach your destination without having your car, truck or SUV burst into flames. Still, automotive fires are more common than you probably think. In fact, there are roughly 170,000 vehicle fires in the U.S. every single year. This means a...
3 tips for winter weather driving safety
Driving in wintery weather conditions comes with additional risks. Decreased visibility, cold temperatures and slippery roads create lots of dangers. While it is almost impossible to avoid dealing with snow and ice on the roads in Illinois, there are steps you can...
What to know about truck injury lawsuit settlements
Truck accidents are often severe, causing innocent people to suffer debilitating injuries. When they happen, filing a lawsuit becomes a reasonable response. Most lawsuits end in pretrial settlements, which is good for numerous reasons. Here are some matters to...
How to boost your car accident claim
Motor vehicle accidents happen every day in Illinois. If you're a victim of one, it can be difficult to know how to proceed to make sure that you're adequately compensated. Here are a few ways to make the most of your claim. Make sure there's a police report If you...
Drunk driving accident statistics
Alcohol plays a huge role in the number of fatal car accidents that occur in Illinois. In fact, drunk driving causes one-third of all car accident fatalities in the U.S. Every year, our country loses over 10,000 lives because of drunk driving accidents. Why drunk...
New study finds interesting factor in car accidents
A lot of car accidents may be prevented in Illinois if people did more walking. According to a recent study, a huge percentage of car accidents happen within the first few minutes of short drives. So if you have a grocery store that’s a 15-minute walk from your house,...
What happens when you get hit by an uninsured driver?
Chances are that if you get into a car accident in Illinois, the driver who was at fault will have insurance. However, there are still uninsured drivers out on the road. If you are unlucky enough to be involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may need to...
The dangers of driving on rural roads
There is never an ideal time or place to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. However, you may be at greater danger of getting hurt while traveling through less populated areas of Illinois. This is partially because these roads are less likely to be maintained and...