Car Accidents

Chicago’s most dangerous roads and highways for car accidents

September 14, 2020

Traveling on busy roads and highways is unavoidable when living in a bustling city like Chicago. As one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country, Chicago sees thousands of deaths each year due to car…

Hallucinating woman deliberately causes auto accident

June 19, 2020

A Chicago woman was arrested for causing a multi-vehicle auto accident while driving under the influence of drugs. She faces multiple charges for the collision in Riverside, Illinois. Police said Rashawna E. Beachem, 34, intentionally struck…

Driving safely during the coronavirus pandemic

May 29, 2020

Driving in Illinois is limited to essential travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. State officials have said that residents should stay home as much as possible and only venture out for essential reasons such as getting…

Why empty roads amid the coronavirus shutdowns are still dangerous

May 22, 2020

With many schools and businesses closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are fewer cars on U.S. roads. Unfortunately, some motorists are driving faster than usual to take advantage of the empty highways. Speeding is dangerous…

Pedestrian suffers partial arm amputation after being hit by minivan

May 15, 2020

A 30-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in the village of Beach Park, Illinois. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies rushed to the scene of the accident and found him lying on the…

What Happens to My Car Accident Case Now in Quarantine?

April 2, 2020

Car accidents are distressing enough in ordinary times, but dealing with the aftermath of a collision during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is likely to cause additional stress. Like other parts of life, personal injury cases will…

Dump truck driver cited in fatal collision with bicyclist

February 7, 2020

Police cited a truck driver for negligent driving and making an improper right turn in an accident that killed a 37-year-old bicyclist. The crash occurred in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Bicyclist Carla Aiello…

Retired priest charged with two felonies in fatal hit and run crash

January 24, 2020

A 73-year-old retired priest is facing two felony charges in a deadly hit-and-run accident that killed a teacher. He was charged with aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Paul Burak, a former…

Heavy rain leads to fatal car accident on I-55

November 29, 2019

Unpredictable winter weather in Illinois creates adverse road conditions that can lead to motor vehicle accidents. Snow, ice, sleet, heavy rain, fog and freezing temperatures can all significantly impact a driver’s visibility on the road. In…

Scooter rider strikes pedestrian and gets hit by car while fleeing police

November 2, 2019

A 45-year-old electric scooter rider struck a male pedestrian who was walking on a Chicago sidewalk. In the span of a few minutes, the rider went from causing a pedestrian accident to being knocked down by…