Car Accidents

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...

Accidents happen. That’s why we have insurance. However, what happens if you get into an accident on the same day you purchased your insurance policy? For most, this would seem like a nightmare scenario, but the reality is that this occurs all the time. As we said, accidents happen. We cannot always predict when...

After a vehicle accident happens, individuals are typically able to recover compensation for their injuries or property damage through an insurance settlement. If the negligence of another driver caused the accident, victims will typically be able to recover compensation from the other driver's insurance policy. However, what happens if the other driver doesn't have...

Why can't it be simple enough for you to just get the compensation you are entitled to? That's a question injury and property damage victims have asked themselves for decades when it comes to dealing with insurance companies. Unfortunately, insurance carriers are almost always for-profit, meaning they will do anything they can to limit...

If you've been in an accident and have not yet reported it to the police, our Chicago car accident attorneys advise you to do so immediately. Even if you aren't sure that the incident was severe enough to warrant a report, call the police and let them know what happened. Let a law enforcement...

You should notify your insurance carrier about an accident soon after the incident occurs, preferably within a day or two. However, failing to inform your insurance carrier about a collision could lead to significant consequences, even if the incident wasn’t your fault. Reporting a Car Accident and Notifying Your Insurance Carrier Are Different Things...

Brake checking is never a good idea, even if somebody is tailgating you. You probably have a general understanding of what brake checking is. This is a technique in which a motorist deliberately applies their brakes, forcing the driver behind them to use their brakes or take evasive action to avoid a collision. Often,...

Uber and Lyft make it a little bit easier for Chicago residents and visitors to get from point A to point B, but what happens if your rideshare vehicle is involved in a vehicle accident with you inside? Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft accident claims can become complicated quickly, especially if the Uber driver was...

After a vehicle accident caused by the actions of another driver, you need to make sure you recover all of the compensation you are entitled to. This not only includes coverage of any medical expenses and property damage losses, but also compensation to cover your vehicle's “diminished value.” Defining Diminished Value After a Collision...

If you sustain car accident injuries caused by the negligent actions of another individual or entity, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. You may be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement, or you may have to file a civil personal injury lawsuit against the other party. Regardless, if...