We don’t really think much of manholes when we’re driving. They are a small and common feature of our streets. But unsecured manholes can trigger devastating accidents – ones that can cause injuries and even death.CBS recently reported that … [Read more...]
Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog – Chicago Car Accident Attorneys
Call Willens Law Offices as soon as possible following your accident. We want to help. We have the knowledge and experience you need on your side. We are your Chicago car accident lawyers.
Are Red Light Cameras More Dangerous Then They Are Safe?
Red light cameras were previously seen to make sure that roads and intersections remain safe. However, there is mounting evidence that the opposite happens in cities that have installed the cameras. In fact, there is very little evidence to support … [Read more...]
Nudging American Drivers To Drive More Safely Might Slash Staggering Motor Vehicle Death Toll
Improving road safety among drivers is a matter of psychology -- traffic psychology.An entirely new psychology discipline -- traffic psychology -- has emerged from the need to understand why drivers act the way they do behind the wheel despite … [Read more...]
Car vs. Pedestrian Accidents
Without any form of personal protection whatsoever, pedestrians are helpless in the face of negligent drivers. Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles can sustain severe injuries such fractured bones that need surgery to repair; disfigurement and … [Read more...]
1000+ Traffic Deaths In Illinois In 2017 – What It Means For Motorists
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently shared some distressing news: for the second year in a row, more than 1,000 people were killed in traffic accidents on our roads.IDOT’s preliminary figures show that 1,080 people lost … [Read more...]
More Deaths Linked to Illinois Traffic This Year
There's no denying that Illinois roads can be dangerous. Now, there's even more reason for drivers to stay as cautious as possible; a recent study just linked Illinois traffic to more deaths. In fact, Illinois traffic related fatalities have … [Read more...]
Illinois Deer vs. Car Accidents, Staying Safe This Winter
Winter is the peak deer running season in Illinois. This means that it's not surprising to see a deer crossing the road just when you're driving. The Insurance Information Institute, Inc., in fact, says that the numbers for deer-car collision doubled … [Read more...]
How to Read Your Illinois Traffic Crash Report
In Illinois, state police and law enforcement officials are legally required to file an Illinois Traffic Crash Report whenever a vehicle is involved in a car accident—including collisions with other motor vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.It … [Read more...]
Should I See a Doctor After my Accident If I Feel Fine?
A question commonly asked by people involved in car accidents is whether or not they should bother to see a doctor after the accident if they did not sustain any injuries. You may believe that your accident was just minor, and may think seeing a … [Read more...]
What Can I Be Compensated for After My Accident in Illinois?
If you have been seriously injured or hurt in a car accident or any other type of personal injury accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for various economic and non-economic damages—or what your injuries have cost you monetarily, … [Read more...]
