Auto Accident

If you’re in a car accident in Chicago, how quickly your case gets resolved can depend on a variety of issues. Some factors, like clear evidence and everyone agreeing on what happened, can speed things up. On the other hand, if there are arguments about who’s at fault or if injuries are serious and need…

We don’t get to talk about “good stuff” the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) does all that often. To be fair, most folks don’t. But today, we want to share the best story we’ve heard in a very long time. Per ABC News: An IDOT worker helped save two people after their car crashed and…

Our roads have become increasingly treacherous, if local news reports are to be believed. Every morning, we see and hear anchors and reporters talking about car crashes all over Chicago. We’ve witnessed a few ourselves. Turns out, Chicago isn’t an outlier; the whole country has been affected. The recent surge in car accidents in the…

During a winter storm in DeKalb County, approximately 65 miles from Chicago, a car slid off the slippery roadway at the junction of Somonauk and Gurler roads. The vehicle ended up upside-down in a flooded ditch, near a culvert with snow covering the ground. Despite the challenging circumstances, the driver managed to call for help,…

In the early hours of the morning last Thursday, Raphael Schaeffer was traveling home from a jam session; his younger brother, also a musician, was in the SUV with him. Just after 3:00am, Schaeffer’s car hit the shoulder on N Lake Shore Drive. He was ejected from the vehicle, and succumbed to his injuries as…

Seeking prompt medical attention after a car accident is crucial, even if immediate injuries aren’t apparent. Delayed symptoms may manifest days or weeks later, indicating underlying issues that, if left untreated, can lead to serious complications. Conditions like internal bleeding, spinal injuries, or concussions may not present immediate signs, which is why getting immediate medical…

One of the most common injuries that victims of car accidents frequently notice within hours or days of their accident is herniated disc injuries. These injuries can be extremely painful and require several months or years of physical therapy and exercises, ongoing medical treatment, and even countless surgeries to repair. Discs are soft cushions located…

Last month, a drunk driver hit and killed a cyclist in Ravenswood. Though the driver took off after the crash, police did catch her (thanks to the help of witnesses in the area). Given how often hit-and-run drivers go free, this is good news. ABC News reports that the driver blew a .20 BAC during…