Car accidents can cause everything from minor scrapes and bruises to life-altering injuries like paralysis. Some crashes may even be fatal. The loss of life is one of the most tragic outcomes of a collision, leaving the victim’s loved ones struggling with grief in the aftermath. While no amount of money can make up for …
Car accidents can occur for many different reasons, whether it is speeding, distracted driving or other forms of negligence. Drunk driving accidents are among the most dangerous types of crashes with the potential to cause serious harm to those involved. A retired police officer was arrested for a drunk driving accident that killed a motorcyclist …
All Illinois drivers are required to carry valid insurance, including a certain amount of uninsured driver insurance. Unfortunately, some drivers take to the roads without having adequate insurance, while others are uninsured entirely. Uninsured driver coverage allows an injured driver to recover damages if they are involved in an accident with an uninsured, negligent …
Ridesharing services are increasingly popular for their convenience, but they present several safety risks. An Uber or Lyft accident can cause serious injuries and raise complicated issues of liability. While passengers have no control over their ridesharing driver’s behavior and driving abilities, there are other safety aspects they can consider. A national survey released in …
With the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns and travel restrictions of the past year, Illinois residents are eager to hit the road during the summer. As the weather gets warmer, more people will be heading out on road trips and planning getaways. Because of the increased number of vehicles on the road for vacation travel, …
Two people were killed and several others injured in a two-vehicle collision on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Authorities believed speeding was a factor in the fatal car accident. One of the victims who died was an 86-year-old man who was driving on South Pulaski Road. Chicago police said he was attempting to turn left on …
Two Cook County Sheriff’s Police officers were injured in a car accident on the Eisenhower Expressway. The driver believed to be responsible for the crash was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, violating Scott’s Law and other traffic offenses. Two police squad cars were at the scene of a separate three-vehicle traffic …
A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian at the University of Illinois at the Chicago campus. Another pedestrian suffered chest and shoulder injuries in the accident. Police said the pedestrians were men who were ages 26 and 27. They were transported to Stroger Hospital, where the 26-year-old man was pronounced …
Recovering after a car accident can be a lengthy process. Because no two crashes are the same, the injuries of each person involved also vary. As a result, it is difficult to identify what a so-called “normal” recovery is and how long it will take. The injuries a person suffers in a car accident depend …
Driving in adverse weather conditions during the winter months can be challenging for even the most experienced Illinois drivers. The risk of car accidents increases when the roads are snowy, icy or wet. A recent fatal car accident in Chicago serves as a harsh reminder of the dangers of winter driving. Two people died and …
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