When the roads are caked in ice and snow, it’s always best to stay home. But what if you have to go out and trek through the storm? Unfortunately, winter weather conditions often cause dangerous roads and highways. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association (NHTSA), there were 440 fatal crashes and an…

It’s a new year, and it’s also a great time to look at your car insurance policy. Why? Your auto insurance policy protects you and your family’s financial future in the event of a catastrophic car accident. Certain policies offer different protections. 3 Car Insurance Policies You Need to Review Today In this article, we’ll…

Everyone has heard that texting while driving is dangerous, and you shouldn’t do it. But many people don’t stop to think about just how dangerous it is. Distracted drivers, especially those on their phones, are a hazard on the road. In fact, 3,142 people were killed in 2019 in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. …

Hit and run accidents happen when the at-fault driver intentionally leaves the scene of the collision without giving any details or assistance to the other driver. In the state of Illinois, it is illegal to flee from the scene of an accident, regardless of whether or not you were at fault.   Let’s say an Illinois…

  When you leave your house to run some errands or go to work, you’re probably not planning on getting rear-ended–but it happens every day. Even if you’ve been in a car accident before, getting rear-ended can be terrifying because you’re not expecting it. After the initial crash, handling your auto accident claim alone can…

  After a car accident in Illinois, it can be confusing knowing what to do next. You may be asking yourself: Which insurance company should I contact first – mine or the at-fault driver’s insurance? Who’s really at fault according to Illinois law? Who’s responsible for paying my medical bills and car accident repairs? In…

Getting into an accident is stressful—no matter how serious or minor. But when your hit by a commercial vehicle, you’re suddenly thrown into another world. These crashes are becoming more common as delivery trucks owned by Amazon, UPS, and FedEx fill our streets and roadways. They’re meeting an increased demand for at-home, fast package delivery.…

No matter how serious or minor they are, car accidents cause stress. You didn’t expect to get in a wreck, and the accident wasn’t your fault. Now, you have to figure out how to get your vehicle back on the road as soon as possible. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. As Chicago personal injury attorneys,…

On June 18, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court found that a paramedic driving an ambulance without a patient on a non-emergency trip was not covered by the immunity provision of the state’s Emergency Medical Services Systems Act.[1]  The Court found that the immunity typically provided to paramedics when rendering medical care does not necessarily apply…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation that creates and maintains a tremendous amount of highway safety data for the federal government. Recently, the NHTSA has released its preliminary Q1 2020 traffic crash fatality projections. Americans are driving less, but traffic fatalities have increased Their early…