Motor Vehicle Accidents

Following a serious injury, such as injuries caused by a car accident or harm caused by medical malpractice, victims may be left facing lifelong damages and suffering. As a result, they should be familiar with the different types of damages available through a...

It is now getting warmer in Chicago and summer is here. This means that many more people will want to be outside to enjoy it. More people walking around and also many more people riding their bikes throughout the city. Riding a bicycle be an enjoyable way to enjoy the...

Motor vehicle accidents resulting in pedestrian fatalities are increasing in the US, and in 2019, the United States experienced a 30-year high in the number of pedestrian fatalities. When pedestrians are involved in a motor vehicle accident, they are likely to suffer...

Are women more likely to cause car accidents than men? Are younger drivers a bigger threat, or does that honor go to older drivers? Is there any correlation between the two?These are interesting questions to ask, and you can go over the data to see what types of...

Growing evidence shows that red light cameras may increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents in urban areas. Previous claims suggested these cameras would reduce crashes and improve public safety, but evidence shows they simply rearrange traffic patterns, increasing...

Summer is a dangerous time for travel and 102 fatal summertime accidents occurred on I-57, I-80, and I-55 between 2015 and 2017. Vehicle speed, driving distractions, vehicle condition, road construction, and many other factors can increase the risk of a fatal...

There are numerous options to help accident victims cover their medical bills after a crash while they are waiting for their personal injury cases to become resolved. Medical bills add up quickly following a car crash and it is common to need help paying them....

Many newer cars are equipped with in-dash entertainment and information screens that are designed to make driving easier and safer, but these features may create deadly distractions for drivers. In an era when distracted driving is claiming an increasing number of...

Car culture is putting cyclists and pedestrians at increased risk of injury or death from motor vehicle accidents in Chicago. Helmets, reflectors, and other safety equipment can reduce the risk of serious injury or death, but they can't eliminate the danger. When...

Tire blowouts usually occur without warning and can cause a total loss of control over the vehicle's direction. What happens in the split seconds from blowout to complete stop can make all the difference between minor injuries and fatal consequences. Tire blowouts...