Car Accidents

You posted a photo at your cousin's wedding two weeks after your car crash in Plainfield, Illinois, smiling and holding a drink. The insurance adjuster found it, screenshotted it and now argues your injuries cannot be that serious if you can still dance and socialize....

Car accidents can disrupt your life in an instant, leaving you with unexpected medical bills, vehicle repairs, and emotional distress. If you've been injured in a car accident in Illinois, understanding the settlement process is crucial to ensure you receive fair...

There are at least 150,000 automobile crashes each year due to icy roads. It takes about 10 times longer to stop completely on an icy road than on a dry road. Since about 70 percent of U.S. residents live in places that have icy conditions during the winter months, ice on the roads – especially black ice – can be…

At least 70 percent of the nation’s roads are located in regions that receive more than five inches of snowfall each year.  When the pavement is snowy or icy, vehicles are less easy to maneuver, speeds are slower, and the risk of a collision increases. Reduced visibility is another factor in collisions on snow and ice. Almost one-fourth of all…

Having uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is always important, but it may be even more important during the winter months when auto accidents are more likely to occur. More than 70 percent of the nation’s roadways are located in regions that receive more than five inches of snow each year. When snow falls and ice freezes on the roads, friction and vehicle…

Nobody plans to be injured in a car accident, but thousands of them happen in Illinois every year. Injuries can range from mild to fatal, affecting the victims and their families. Understanding the top causes of these collisions may help you avoid them. Most of these causes are negligent human error, which could qualify you for compensation. If you are…

Rideshare services have revolutionized the way we get around. A popular alternative to taxis and mass transit, companies like Uber and Lyft offer customers private transportation, typically when traveling shorter distances. Like any other kind of motor vehicle, cars driving for rideshare services can be involved in car accidents. In most motor vehicle collisions, the drivers — and their auto…

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you will likely be unable to work for a period ranging from a few days to the rest of your life. The good news is that if the accident was another driver’s fault, you can sue for lost wages. Recovering lost income is often a very high priority for people…

Car accidents often happen because more than one driver erred. However, if you were less than 50 percent at fault for a wreck, you can likely still recover compensation. If the accident was more than 50 percent your fault, you might be barred from recovering damages under Illinois’ comparative negligence statute. This means that your Will County, IL car wreck…

Ridesharing services have become a common method of transportation that is used by people in large cities, such as Chicago, suburban areas such as Will County, and many other locations. While these services offer convenience and accessibility, the ever-increasing number of rideshare vehicles on the road has led to an increase in car accidents involving rideshare drivers. People who are…