Motor Vehicle Accidents

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...

Whiplash and other neck injuries can occur following any motor vehicle accident, even those that are considered "minor." While most individuals who are diagnosed with whiplash will fully recover, the injury has the potential to become chronic and cause long-lasting...

Spring weather is unpredictable and can create conditions conducive to causing motor vehicle accidents. There are approximately 1.2 million weather-related accidents in the United States each year. It is estimated that these crashes lead to nearly 6,000...

The after-work rush hours between 4 pm and 7 pm, as well as weekends and holidays, are the deadliest times on the road for American drivers.Deadly Driving TimesAccording to 2016 vehicle crash studies in the United States, the risks for car accidents and injuries vary...

Buses crash for a number of reasons including driver fatigue, faulty equipment, passenger disruptions, and distracted driving. Whether it is a school bus or a city bus, the accident creates a situation where a large number of people can be seriously injured in a...

School buses bulky design and slow speeds help reduce the risk of injury and death, but that doesn't mean that they don't pose a risk to passenger safety. Like any other large vehicle, school buses can topple, be blown off the road, or become involved in collisions at...