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...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Apr 22, 2020 | Auto Accidents
When you carry car insurance, you aren’t just protecting yourself; you are also protecting everyone else that you share the road. Other drivers, though, are not always willing to offer you that same protection, and if you were to get in an accident with one of these...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Apr 21, 2020 | Auto Accidents
Spring is here, and in the Springfield area motorcyclists are getting their bikes ready to ride. Riding a motorcycle can be a pleasurable hobby and a practical way to get around. But it can also expose you to serious injury if you are struck by a negligent person...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Feb 28, 2020 | Auto Accidents
You’re on your way to work and out of nowhere, another car hits you. When you pull over and talk to the driver, you exchange information, but find out they don’t have insurance. You assumed that they would pay for your damages, but what if they can’t? Illinois is a...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | May 7, 2019 | Auto Accidents, Firm News
On Saturday February 16, 2019, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a drunk driver in the early morning hours in Decatur, Illinois. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The drunk driving accident in itself is emotionally devastating to the...
On behalf of Shay & Associates Law Firm | Mar 18, 2019 | Auto Accidents, Firm News
On Monday evening of June 4, 2018 there was a collision between a 2005 GMC Envoy and a 2017 Ford Focus which caused three casualties. An article about the particulars can be viewed by clicking here...
