Motor Vehicle Accidents

Road work zones can be dangerous, and motorists should take extra care when passing through them to stay safe. Otherwise, they could pose a danger to other drivers and construction workers in the zone. At a minimum, motorists should slow down and be extra alert when...

Chicago's roads are notorious pothole havens and the problem gets much worse after the brutal city winters. As Chicago's roads fall further into disrepair, these potholes become more than just annoyances. They pose physical and economic risks to drivers who encounter...

A common misconception may exist among many people in Illinois that the state's roads and highways belong exclusively to traditional motor vehicles. Yet that is not the case; motorcycles and bicycles have equal rights to be on the road. Motorcyclists and cyclists...

If you were in a car accident and have a brain injury diagnosis, you are probably wondering what to expect during your lifetime. A traumatic brain injury can vary from a mild concussion to a severe injury that affects an individual physically, intellectually,...

Lane-centering safety systems often do not perform as advertised, placing drivers and other motorists at increased risk. This safety feature has been billed as revolutionary technology to help drivers avoid an accident. In reality, it can be counterproductive as...

Following an auto accident, insurance companies may use the information from electronic data recorders as evidence for the denial of claims. EDRs record vehicle and occupant details in the seconds before, during, and after auto accidents. In a crash, the data from...

While the number of fatalities for passengers and drivers of cars and light trucks has been falling since 1999, the number of deaths associated with motorcycle crashes has more than doubled. More than 80% of reported motorcycle accidents result in injury or death...