Chicago experiences a significant number of car accidents annually. Estimates suggest nearly 100,000 car crashes occur each year. While most accidents cause property damage only, a substantial number involve injuries. Driver error is a leading cause, often involving distracted driving or driving under the influence. The aftermath of a car accident can be a whirlwind… Continue reading What to Do in the First 30 Days After a Car Crash
Spring is here, and with warmer weather comes an increase in motorcycles on the road. Safety is a top priority for motorcyclists, and, as the driver of an automobile, there are some things that you can do to ensure that you are doing what you can while sharing the road with bikers to ensure their… Continue reading Sharing the Road with Bikers: Driving Safely Around Motorcycles
Whenever you are in an accident, the first thing you should do is assess yourself and any passengers for injuries. Worry about other vehicles and damage to the car itself after the initial emergency check-over. While some injuries, such as abrasions and broken bones are immediately noticeable, some injuries are not immediately identifiable. Internal injuries… Continue reading BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
Car accidents are scary, overwhelming and stressful events for people to experience. After a car accident, you will likely be shaken up and unsure of how best to proceed as you deal with injuries and property damage. While you are experiencing pain and trying to deal with your injuries, you may need to deal with insurance… Continue reading CONTACT A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are a foundational part of the modern “gig economy,” and these companies spend a lot of money promoting themselves as safe and cost-effective methods of transportation. But while Uber and Lyft often claim that they increase safety on the road, their actual practices seem to show otherwise, and their… Continue reading DISTRACTED UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS CAN CAUSE CAR ACCIDENTS
Driving is an inherently dangerous activity, and even though most vehicles provide safety features designed to protect drivers and passengers, anyone who uses the road is at risk of being injured in a car accident. This danger becomes much more likely in truck accidents, since even the safest vehicle is outmatched by the massive size and… Continue reading COMMON CAUSES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Regularly driving in a car is an inescapable part of modern American life, and unfortunately, people put themselves at risk of injury in a potential motor vehicle accident every time they use the road. Due to this danger, we take steps to protect the safety of ourselves and our passengers by wearing seat belts and driving defensively.… Continue reading CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY: BE AWARE OF PRODUCT RECALLS
When driving, it is important to pay close attention to the road, the vehicles around you, and any factors that may affect the safety of you, your passengers, and other drivers. Unfortunately, drivers are subjected to a wide variety of distractions, and even a momentary lapse in attention can have deadly results. If you have… Continue reading RECOVERING COMPENSATION AFTER A DISTRACTED DRIVING CAR ACCIDENT
On September 9th, 2018, a Lake County Man was fatally injured after his motorcycle crashed on the corner of 16th Avenue and Broadway. The accident reminded everyone in the greater Chicago area of the increased dangers motorcyclists face in motor vehicle collisions. In 2016 alone, 5,286 Americans died in motorcycle accidents. This marked a more than… Continue reading MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS ARE ALARMINGLY COMMON NATIONWIDE
On October 17th, 2018, a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus collided with a pole in the South Side neighborhood of Grand Crossing, resulting in injuries to 26 people. In all, 21 passengers were sent to hospitals throughout the city after the bus crashed into a pole on the corner of 71st Street and Cottage Grove… Continue reading DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CTA BUS ACCIDENTS
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