Car Accidents

A car accident can cause devastating damage to your body, but not all injuries are immediately apparent. Without a prompt and thorough medical checkup, these hidden injuries may not present themselves until they cause complications. You should visit a doctor after a...

Despite a drop in the number of people killed in traffic accidents in 2022, Illinois road users may still be in more danger of being in a motor vehicle crash compared to many years in the past. The drop in fatalities was less than 1% compared to 2021, but that year...

Being the victim of a hit-and-run can be frightening. It only becomes more upsetting once you realize that the other driver did not stop or turn themselves in. Luckily, this type of accident does bring serious charges for the other driver for leaving the scene....

Things can be challenging after a car accident. Plus, it can be tougher to know who the at-fault driver is. Here are a few common types of accidents and who is typically at fault in these scenarios. 1. Rear-ends A rear-end is a pretty straightforward accident. This...

Despite the joys of motor vehicles, there is always a risk. Even if you are militant about following safety procedures, operator danger remains. An irresponsible driver could hit you. A manufacturing error could be lurking within the gears. Fires are possible under...

Driving in inclement weather is only sometimes avoidable even when staying off Illinois roads when it snows or rains is advised. Emergency personnel, essential staff, and more need to get to their jobs for the state's safety. When driving in inclement weather, it...

Illinois residents deserve to stay safe while on the state’s roads. Although city roads have statistically been safer than rural ones, a study recently found that the opposite is now true. This is what the study has revealed. Road fatalities increase in cities...

Illinois law (statute 625 ILCS 5/11-503) defines reckless driving as driving with willful disregard for other road users or their property. If someone like that caused an accident that left you or your loved one hurt, a judge might order them to compensate you for...

After being involved in a car accident in Illinois, you might think that your injuries will be immediately obvious. There are some injuries, however, that could take a few days or even weeks to show symptoms. Neck A common injury that's a result of car accidents is...

Since 2006, more than 286,919 winter accidents have occurred in Illinois, and snowy, icy or slushy roads cause accidents that kill more than 1,000 people per year. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the most dangerous on roadways. If you are like most...

Most Illinois residents know that Chicago is full of hazardous roadways where accidents frequently occur. Just like any other metropolitan area, some are more dangerous than others. If you frequently travel within Chicago's borders, you may want to avoid these roads...

Autumn is a beautiful time in Illinois with leaves changing color, crisper air and days becoming shorter. Although all of those things are nice, driving during this season carries certain risks. You can stay safer by using these tips while on the road. Driving in the...

Everyone on the road in Illinois deserves to stay safe. Sadly, deaths among cyclists have been on the because of accidents involving motor vehicles. What’s behind the rise in cyclist deaths? In recent years, the number of cyclist fatalities stemming from accidents...

Illinois is a diverse area when it comes to traffic patterns. Much of the state is rural and primarily consists of small towns, but some areas of the state are home to larger cities where main thoroughfares can become congested during certain hours of the day. Driver...