Auto Accident
As the Climate Changes, Our Driving Habits Must, Too
Being prepared to drive in all seasons and various weather conditions is crucial for ensuring safety on the road. In different seasons, the environment throws different challenges at drivers. But if you’ve been paying attention, you’ll have noticed that our “weather” is far from normal. The water off the southern coast hit 100 degrees this…
Read MoreCity of Chicago Sues Kia and Hyundai Over Vulnerability to Theft
The city of Chicago is suing automakers Kia and Hyundai, alleging the carmakers failed to equip cars sold in the US with “vital anti-theft technology” that comes standard in almost all other car manufacturers. This failure has led to a dramatic surge in Kia and Hyundai thefts throughout the city. The lawsuit, announced by the…
Read MoreHow Fault Works in a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Chicago
Multi-car accidents can be complex, leaving victims wondering if they will be held liable in spite of their adherence to the law leading up to the incident. It is understandable that victims would worry about being held wrongfully liable in these complex situations. In a multi-car crash, an experienced car, truck and motorcycle accident attorney…
Read MoreA 14-Year-Old Was Injured in a Building Strike Accident at Fontano’s in Hinsdale
The Hinsdale community is sending its prayers to multiple families today after a Jeep crashed through Fontano Subs & Deli on Lincoln Street. The incident is under investigation, but it appears that the Jeep had been going through Fuller’s Carwash across the street, and then just kept going. Ultimately, the vehicle crashed into the sub…
Read MoreHow Does “Accident Reconstruction” Work?
Accident reconstruction is a scientific breakdown of the events surrounding a collision, using verified facts to draw further conclusions about the cause of the event. In order to understand the circumstances surrounding a traffic accident, accident reconstruction experts utilize scientific methods and specialized tools to reconstruct the events leading up to an accident. Their analysis…
Read MoreShould I Settle My Chicago Car Accident Claim?
Being involved in a car accident can be a distressing experience, often leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma and financial burdens. A big question Chicago residents often have after being involved in a car accident is whether or not they should seek an insurance settlement or go to trial. First let’s consider the term…
Read MoreParents of Four Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-55
On Tuesday night, a couple died and three of their children were injured in a wrong-way crash on I-55 in Wilmington. ABC 7 Chicago reports the “crash occurred at about 10:36 p.m. near milepost 238 as police said a Ford F-150 was driving north in the southbound lanes near milepost 238 and struck a GMC…
Read MoreHit-and-Run Accidents Can Cause a Lot of Emotional Trauma
When people hear of a person being involved in a hit-and-run accident, they may automatically think about the person’s possible broken bones, bruises, cuts, and other physical injuries. While a lot of hit-and-run victims do experience these painful physical injuries, they also suffer from emotional and psychological trauma, which is less talked about. The memories…
Read MoreVisualizing a Car Accident: How We Use Demonstrative Evidence in Your Case
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident and sustained traumatic injuries, demonstrative evidence will likely be one of the first things you and your attorney discuss when it comes to your trial. In fact, this type of evidence is a requirement to prove that the defendant directly caused your car accident and injuries.…
Read MoreIllinois Residents, Lawmakers, and Drivers Are Fed Up with Uber and Lyft
If you think about companies that have revolutionized modern life, you’d do worse than to think of Uber and Lyft. Ridesharing services have become so ubiquitous, such a part of modern travel that it’s hard to remember a time without them. Think about it: when’s the last time you traveled somewhere and realized you couldn’t…
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