Truck accidents account for a significant portion of motor vehicle accidents every year. Due to their size and unwieldiness, they make up a disproportionate amount of catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Safety Council, trucks account for...
Car Accidents
Staying safe while driving in the winter
Both car and truck drivers will have to successfully navigate snowy and icy roads all across Illinois this winter. Unfortunately, driving in poor weather can lead to devastating collisions and serious injuries. The best way to avoid a truck accident is to simply stay...
Our lawyers make and respond to objection in car accident cases
A quick glance at negligence law may give a car accident victim the impression that a personal injury lawsuit is pretty straight-forward. In many ways it is. However, the intricacies of the legal system and legal rules can complicate matters tremendously. Car accident...
What is hearsay, and can it be used in court?
Illinois law says that if you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you can hold that person liable through a personal injury lawsuit. But how do you prove that the defendant was responsible? You have to provide evidence, according to state or federal...
Drugged driving, medical marijuana and car accidents
We all know that drunk driving is a huge problem across our country. Yet, drugged driving is becoming prevalent, too. Motorists who are under the influence of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana and other narcotics can be dangerous when behind the wheel. These...
Can I recover punitive damages after a car accident?
Being injured in a car accident can throw your life upside down. You might be left with extensive physical pain, emotional suffering and struggling to survive financially. Medical bills and lost wages can leave you completely overwhelmed and unsure about your future....
Chicago hit-and-run accident leaves pedestrian dead
Chicago motorists have a duty to operate their vehicles in a way that is safe and refrains from putting others in harm's way. This means drivers must obey traffic laws, be attentive behind the wheel and only drive when sober. They must also be aware of motorcyclists,...
A closer look at the legal theory of negligence
Illinois residents who are involved in a car accident may have many challenges ahead of them. First, they might have to find a way to cope with physical pain and suffering that results from the wreck. Second, they will likely have to find a way to pay for the medical...
How can pedestrian accidents in Illinois be avoided?
As spring approaches and the Chicago-area weather warms, motorists may see more pedestrians out and about. These individuals may be walking to and from work or school, or they may be out for social reasons or as a way to get exercise. Regardless of the reason,...
Sound advocacy for drunk driving victims
It is a tragic reality that the holidays often see an increase in drunk driving and drunk driving accidents. Those who are hurt in these wrecks, like those discussed in last week's post, are often left with significant losses from which it can be hard to recover. A...