Car Accidents

Individuals use rental vehicles for various reasons. This can include going on vacation, renting a vehicle while getting repairs on a personal car, or maybe a person simply needs a vehicle for a few days. However, if an accident occurs with a rental vehicle, how does liability work? Who will be at fault, and...

There are various reasons why individuals would drive their personal vehicles while carrying out job-related duties. Sometimes, this is at the direction of an employer, but there are times when individuals may need to occasionally use their personal vehicles for work activities. This can become complicated if a person gets into an accident and...

Emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars play a crucial role in responding to emergencies and saving lives in the United States. However, these vehicles are also involved in car crashes that can lead to injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Understanding the statistics and factors contributing to emergency vehicle accidents is...

Any person operating a vehicle in the state of Illinois should be licensed, either in this state or in another state. However, there are certainly times when vehicle accidents involving unlicensed drivers occur. Consulting with a Chicago auto injury lawyer can provide insight into your legal options if you find yourself in this situation....

Vehicle accidents often result in only minor injuries, but that is not always the case. There are certainly times when serious injuries occur that lead to a permanent disability. When individuals sustain a permanent disability caused by the negligent actions of another driver, they should be able to recover compensation. Consulting with a Chicago...

After a vehicle accident that causes property damage occurs, the incident typically turns into an insurance claim relatively quickly. It may be the case that an insurance carrier determines that a vehicle is a “total loss.” Here, we want to examine what it means for a vehicle to be a total loss as well...

Suppose you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to an automobile accident caused by another party’s carelessness. In that case, you may be waiting on an insurance settlement for quite some time. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and your property damage. Consulting with a Chicago accident attorney...

After a vehicle accident that causes property damage occurs, the incident typically turns into an insurance claim relatively quickly. It may be the case that an insurance carrier determines that a vehicle is a “total loss.” Consulting with lawyers for car accidents in Chicago can help you navigate this process and ensure fair treatment....

Whether you are a resident or a visitor in Illinois, you need to know the traffic laws in order to remain safe and legal on the roadway. This is particularly true for laws surrounding passing vehicles. Passing other vehicles, regardless of the situation, does involve some risk of crashing, and it is crucial to...

Anytime a vehicle accident occurs in Illinois, there will most likely be some sort of investigation related to the incident. Most crashes are reported to law enforcement officials who come to the scene, conduct an initial investigation, and fill out an accident report. However, that is not always where the investigation ends. Sometimes, there...