When personal injuries happen (through a car crash, slip-and-fall or medical malpractice), it is crucial to determine who is at fault so the injured party can claim the damages they are entitled to. Fault is the foundation of every personal injury claim. So, how is it...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Left or right turns: What’s safer when driving?
You might not have thought about the safety difference between turning left and turning right before. After all, you can get injured doing either. Yet recent studies show that left turns are the more dangerous of the two, accounting for one in six intersection...
There’s a higher risk of jackknifing in wintry conditions
While much of the country welcome springtime, northern Illinois residents realize we’re not out of the woods yet regarding wintry weather. All it takes is one big storm barreling in off Lake Michigan to create potentially deadly lake effect weather conditions. Snow...
What happens if you partially contributed to your car accident?
If you share blame for a car crash in Illinois, your contribution will determine whether you can claim any compensation and the amount due to you. This is in line with the state’s modified comparative negligence rules. Here is a breakdown of what the law says. In...
Did you get hit by a driver without insurance?
Technically, Illinois car insurance is mandatory for you to drive legally. You have to maintain coverage on your vehicle to reimburse others for the costs created if you are at fault for a crash. There is a minimum amount of insurance required, and you may have...
Is a distracted driver to blame for your recent wreck?
In many ways, mobile phones have made motor vehicle travel safer. Mobile devices can provide navigation assistance and allow drivers to call for emergency support right from the scene of a collision. Drivers can take pictures of the crash scene and submit information...
Potential damages you can recover as a car accident victim
After being struck and injured by a negligent driver, you have a lot to deal with. If you need extensive medical treatment or if your vehicle is totaled, you may wonder how you will cover the cost. At this point, you have the right to file a lawsuit against the...
Are men or women better drivers?
If you ask people whether men or women are better drivers, you get a lot of conflicting answers. Much of the time, you will find men saying that they are the best drivers. They claim to have superior skills or simply to be better at their craft, and they believe this...
Have you considered these crash causes?
People often think about things like distracted or drunk driving as the main cause of car wrecks. While it’s true that those are very common, there are many other possible causes of these collisions. Understanding these can help drivers to avoid them. For those who...
How to react to a tailgater
If you’ve ever been followed by a tailgater, you know how unnerving it can be. They’re being aggressive because they want to pass, but you just feel like they’re about to cause an accident. You can’t take your eyes off of the mirrors and you understand that they are...
