Auto Accidents

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Anything that can take your focus off of the road can be classified as a distraction. If you drive while using a cellphone, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or while lost in thought, you are at a higher risk of causing a car accident. Let's look at a few...

Even though traffic fatalities are comparatively rare, motor vehicle accidents often leave drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others with serious injuries. In fact, the Association for Safe International Road Travel estimates roughly 4.4 million individuals require...