On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Dec 10, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Road work is a necessary evil across Illinois’ roadways, and it becomes increasingly common as communities expand and the number of motorists traveling on the roads increases. You would be wise to exercise vigilance any time you travel through Illinois’ work zone,...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Dec 4, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Lowered temperatures and falling snow can interfere with the ability to safely control a motor vehicle. However, many factors can influence the potential for crash injuries. Increasing following distance provides extra time to react if something unexpected happens in...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Nov 14, 2020 | Auto Accidents
If you’ve been in a car accident in Illinois, dealing with an insurance company is usually the last thing you want to do. When the other driver’s insurance company makes an offer, it might be tempting to accept the offer and be done with it. This might be...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Nov 9, 2020 | Auto Accidents
No one wants to be involved in an automobile accident. It can leave victims in serious injury situations, not to mention loss of their vehicle. And in states like Illinois that do not utilize no-fault insurance law, it can be even worse when injury damages cannot be...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Nov 4, 2020 | Auto Accidents
You were just wrapping up running errands on a Saturday afternoon. After finishing grocery shopping, you are on the way home when you have to stop for a sudden red light. However, the driver behind you doesn’t slow down. In a second, the driver plows into your car....
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Sep 9, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Driving is something people do nearly every day. And after years of doing the same thing, people can fall into a sense of comfort and predictability when they are behind the wheel. However, every time someone gets into their car, they can be at risk of getting into or...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Jul 30, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Car accidents in Illinois happen for many reasons, and often, they are completely preventable with cautious and attentive driving. Human error is responsible for many accidents that leave people injured, and it’s often innocent people who pay the price. If you are the...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Jul 28, 2020 | Auto Accidents
A car accident can change your life and leave you facing difficult financial, mental and physical circumstances. It is expensive to get care and support after a car accident, and you may find that you do not have the savings or income to pay for your medical bills,...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Jul 13, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Summer is now in full swing, and you may be itching to leave town for a weekend away. To reach your destination, you may be driving on Illinois’ rural roads. If you are like many people, you probably think that they are safer than roads that are busy and see a lot of...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | May 5, 2020 | Auto Accidents
A serious motor vehicle accident can have life-long consequences. No matter how cautious you are on the road, you can’t always expect other drivers to be just as cautious. And when it comes to severe accidents, a collision with a truck can be one of the absolute...
