Car Accidents
When it comes to car insurance, it’s easy to think that having the state-required minimum coverage is enough to keep you safe and protected. However, if you’re involved in a car accident in Chicago, the minimum…
The number one cause of teen death is being involved in a car crash. This is directly related to a teen’s inexperience behind the wheel. It takes time and patience to teach a teen driver the…
Pursuits are among the most deadly part of policing. The consequences can cost others their lives, criminals and innocent bystanders alike. Car crashes do not distinguish who is and who is not a bad guy, who…
Preparing Your Teen for the Road: Essential Safety Tips for New Drivers Hitting the Streets of Chicago Getting behind the wheel for the first time can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience for any teen, and…
Understanding the distinction between capacitating and incapacitating injuries is crucial in Illinois personal injury cases. Capacitating injuries, though serious, allow the injured party to continue performing daily activities with some limitations. In contrast, incapacitating injuries render…
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…
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…
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,…
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…