Victims of car accidents often find they suffer far-reaching effects. For many, a collision can have a profound impact on mental well-being, extending beyond physical injuries. This emotional toll encompasses a range of challenges that you may face in the aftermath of...
Car Accidents
How preexisting conditions can affect your personal injury case
Car accidents can cause broken bones, traumatic brain injuries and many other types of serious injuries. Many people seek compensation to help with medical bills and other expenses. However, preexisting conditions can affect the strategy and outcome of such cases....
How fault impacts an Illinois auto insurance claim
Determining fault is important after a car crash, especially if the crash involves injuries or fatalities. Fault refers to the party responsible for causing the accident. It also affects how insurance companies handle claims and allocate compensation following a...
How faulty car airbags can cause serious injuries in Illinois
The issue of faulty car airbags has gained significant attention. It raises concerns about the safety of drivers and passengers across Illinois. Airbags should protect individuals during a collision. However, airbags can inadvertently become a source of serious...
Who is at fault in a multiple-vehicle crash?
In the chaotic aftermath of a multiple-vehicle car accident, determining liability can be a complex process. Establishing liability, or legal responsibility, is necessary to ensure fair compensation for those involved. Accident scene assessment The first step in...
What are the four types of spinal cord injury?
Following a motor vehicle accident, spinal cord injuries are among the most severe injuries that a person can endure. If you experience an SCI, it can impact your mobility and quality of life. Generally, SCIs have four main types of classifications with distinct...
What leads to a traumatic brain injury in a car accident?
Car accidents are unfortunately common occurrences that can lead to various types of injuries. Among the most serious and life-altering injuries that can result from a car crash is a traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a TBI. Understanding what causes TBIs in...
Shoulder injuries and car crashes
The injuries someone could suffer from an Illinois car crash are unpredictable. An accident scene may involve victims suffering everything from minor injuries to catastrophic ones. Frequently, a driver or passenger may experience shoulder pain derived from harm...
Reasons insurance may deny a car accident claim
The Illinois Department of Transportation reported from 2016 to 2020 57,782 auto accidents involving serious injuries or death. Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and often life-altering experience. In such situations, you rely on your insurance...
Dealing with broken bones and fractures from car accidents
Car accidents may result in a wide range of injuries, with broken bones and fractures among the most common and painful. Bones can easily snap or crack during the immense force of a collision. These injuries often manifest as severe pain, swelling, bruising and an...
Facts about car accidents
Accidents happen. Millions of them occur every year. They cause millions of injuries and property damage. Thousands of car crashes kill people across the US annually. These should prove that they occur frequently. Here are some more facts about car accidents. Main...
How to handle bad-faith estimates after a car accident
Dealing with a car accident can be challenging, especially when dealing with insurance companies. It is a common expectation that, after an accident, you will receive a fair and accurate estimate for your damages. However, what if you suspect the insurance company's...
Foggy weather and traffic collisions
Behind the wheel, it is vital to pay attention to various traffic accident risks. For example, you should keep an eye out for hazards on the road, dangerous intersections, sharp turns, negligent drivers and bad weather, such as fog. Foggy conditions can increase the...
4 Examples of car accidents you may face
When someone injures you, you want compensation. However, insurance companies may try to take minimize the amount they give you because of certain types of accidents. Therefore, it is important to know the common types of vehicular accidents that are out there in case...
Pedestrian deaths are reaching record highs
Pedestrians crossing the road in Illinois often take their lives in their hands. This is due to the historically high number of accidents in this state and the rest of the country. Collisions involving pedestrians are becoming more deadly than ever before. Pedestrians...