Car Accidents

The last thing anyone wants to worry about after a vehicle accident is that their insurance premiums may go up. However, the fact of the matter is that vehicle accidents could certainly result in a change to premiums. Here, we want to examine why insurance premiums go up after accidents as well as how...

The immediate aftermath of a vehicle accident in Chicago can be confusing, but there are various steps that you will need to take right away. This includes the exchange of information with other parties involved. Here, we want to more thoroughly examine the types of information that you should hand over at the scene...

A driver’s license is a teenager’s license to freedom. However, teenage drivers are much more inexperienced, and they tend to make more mistakes than older drivers. Here, we want to discuss various Illinois laws specifically related to teenage drivers. Whether you are a parent or a new driver, you need to know and understand...

Children must be safely secured inside of a moving vehicle. Parents and guardians must ensure that their children are properly secured with a seat belt or booster seat. Failing to do this could result in a traffic violation and fines. Additionally, failure to properly secure a child could result in significant injuries in a...

Branislav Nenin // Shutterstock For any motor vehicle driver or passenger, buckling in a seat belt before driving is an automatic habit, but this wasn't always the case. Although English inventor Sir George Cayley created lap belts way back in the 19th century—for his design of a monoplane glider, rather than an automobile—and variations...

There is always a chance you have to get a court if you file a car accident claim against an at-fault party. However, that is most likely not going to happen. Most vehicle accident claims are resolved through settlements with insurance carriers. However, in the event the insurance carrier or the at-fault party refuses...

In the event you or a loved one sustained whiplash injuries in a vehicle accident caused by another driver's actions, you should be able to recover compensation. Even though whiplash may be seen as a relatively minor injury by some, the reality is that this type of injury can lead to significant pain and...

Vehicle accidents can lead to significant setbacks for individuals. This includes not only injuries but also wages. In the event vehicle accident injuries prevent a person from going to work for an extended period of time, this can significantly affect a person's ability to earn an income. Here, we want to discuss what type...

Distracted driving is a leading cause of vehicle accident injuries and deaths. Any type of driving activity that takes a person’s eyes off the road, mind off of driving, or hand off the wheel is a recipe for disaster. There are many ways that drivers can become distracted behind the wheel, and here, we...

Vehicle accidents occur in a wide variety of ways throughout Chicago. Unfortunately, many of these incidents are caused by the careless or negligent actions of other drivers. However, car accidents can also be caused by the negligence of those who have a duty to maintain the safety of the roadways. Here, we want to...