Car Accidents
Distracted driving is a peril we all face on the road, yet its forms are as varied as they are dangerous. Weaving through traffic with a smartphone in hand, or lost in deep thought about the…
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Illinois is not a no-fault state for car accidents. The state uses a fault-based system, also known as a tort system, with modified comparative negligence to determine who pays damages in a car accident case. Under…
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In a recent ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court delivered a critical verdict that expands uninsured motorist coverage for pedestrians and bicyclists involved in hit-and-run or uninsured driver accidents. The court’s decision highlights that auto insurance companies,…
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Many different driving behaviors can lead to car accidents in Illinois. While using a cellphone and other forms of distracted driving are often to blame for crashes, drowsy driving is a real danger. A new study…
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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…
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Getting injured in a car accident can upend your life, leaving you struggling with pain and significant financial losses. A key part of a car accident case is determining who is at fault so that you…
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Over the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend, Illinois State Police reported five separate collisions involving drivers hitting State Police Patrol vehicles. Among these incidents, four occurred in the larger Chicago metropolitan area. Notably,…
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Statistics on deadly car accidents in Chicago and surrounding areas show that total car accident deaths dropped in most counties in 2023 as compared to 2022. In counties with increased death rates, the changes were slight.…
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A deadly morning unfolded on Chicago’s roadways as icy conditions wreaked havoc during a recent morning commute. Drivers had to deal with the dangerous effects of overnight precipitation and rapidly dropping temperatures. The icy conditions on…
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Deaths on US roadways decreased slightly in 2022 as compared to 2021, according to new estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA recently released updated estimates for US car accident deaths in…
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