Motor Vehicle Accidents

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nearly every new car is equipped with a video screen, hands-free phone and dash cam. All this combined is a great motivator to buy the newest car off the lot. Technological advances in cars are now so common that you can even buy cars that drive themselves.  The only...

Due mostly to their height, SUVs are more likely to roll than lower vehicles, like sedans. They just tend to be a bit more top-heavy, so taking a sharp turn can cause them to overturn. This is even more of a problem if the SUV has a lift kit or is taller than usual....