Car Accidents

If a driver is involved in an accident, regardless of fault, they must stop. This is a legal requirement, and there can be severe risks and penalties for drivers who leave an accident scene. The reasoning is simple. After an accident, people may have been hurt, and if a person was able to drive...

Drivers experiencing a brake failure should do their best to remain calm and think clearly. Pump the brakes if you have an older model car without an anti-lock braking system (ABS), or try again with consistent pressure on the brake pedal if your car is a newer model with ABS. Engage your emergency brake...

Tailgating occurs when the person behind you follows very closely. Often used as a way to scare you into driving faster, it is a type of reckless driving that causes serious injury when accidents happen. But, if you are in this situation right now, how do you manage a tailgating driver? When possible, get...

When an accident happens, the victim often must contact the at-fault party’s insurance company to provide information to them about the incident. The insurance adjuster speaking with you will try to gather as much information as possible from you, often asking the same questions in multiple ways. They may also ask if you will...

Mechanical failures can cause serious car accidents when critical parts give out at the wrong time. Brake failure, worn tires, and steering issues are just a few problems that can lead to a crash with little or no warning. If you were hurt because something went wrong under the hood, your Chicago car accident...

If you’ve been in a minor accident, you may worry that you can’t recover compensation for your damages because you don’t see physical damage. While physical damage may make a case more straightforward, it is not the only thing supporting a claim. At Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC, we know that a car...

A car accident caused by road rage can be more dangerous than other crashes because aggressive driving impairs decision-making and reaction time. Drivers who act out of anger are more likely to speed, make reckless maneuvers, and ignore traffic laws, putting everyone at risk. Understanding how road rage affects driving skills can help prevent...

A car accident involving a U-turn can quickly become a complicated case of determining fault. Liability often depends on whether the driver making the U-turn had the right-of-way or if another driver failed to yield. Knowing the factors that influence fault in U-turn car accidents can help determine who is responsible for damages. Is...

Each passenger suffering injuries in a Chicago car accident has options to recover compensation. Each injured passenger must file a separate car accident claim in Chicago. In some instances, more than one person or entity may be negligent in an accident. Liability and Illinois Laws on Fault in Car Accidents In most instances, passengers...

Vehicles operated solely on electric power are becoming more and more common. Vehicle manufacturers are shifting more towards electric vehicle production, with some estimates forecasting that 40% of all passenger car sales in the US could be electric vehicles by 2030. But, there persists an idea that electric vehicles are more dangerous in a...