Almost 10 percent of all motor vehicle accidents are caused by rainy weather, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Summer rain showers are often refreshing and bring relief from the heat. However, the rains also … [Read more...]
Car Accidents Caused by U-Turns
Negligent U-turns are a common cause of multiple vehicle accidents, accidents with oncoming vehicles, and pedestrian accidents in Chicago. A driver must be extremely careful when making a U-turn and should be certain that the turn is legal. It … [Read more...]
Failure-to-Yield Car Crash
Failure-to-yield car accidents are a common occurrence in Chicago, causing injuries to bicyclists, pedestrians, and others. There are various offenses related to failure-to-yield that can cause serious accidents. Examples include failure-to-yield to … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving: A Leading Cause of Car Accidents
Smart phone technology has surely contributed to an increase in distracted driving and automobile accidents. Every piece of information, from anywhere in the world, is now available at our finger tips. If you want to chat with a friend thousands … [Read more...]
I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver. Can I Trust My Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
But should you trust your own insurance companies after you’ve been injured in a car accident? The answer is, “Probably not.” This frigid Chicago weather has me watching more TV than usual. One thing I noticed from a few too many hours in front of … [Read more...]
Do I have to go to court if I was in an accident and the other driver got a ticket?
Have to? No. However, if you were injured, I suggest yes you go. In this blog, I will explain why. As a personal injury lawyer who has handled hundreds (if not thousands) of car accident cases in the last twenty years, one question I get all the … [Read more...]
Michael Schumacher Remains in Critical Condition
Doctors in France have declared Michael Schumacher’s condition stable, but he remains in critical condition, NBC News reports. Schumacher, a world record holding Formula One racing champion, was skiing in the French Alps on December 29th when he hit … [Read more...]
Head-On Collision Results in Death for Passenger in Oswego
Trib Local is reporting a head-on collision that resulted in one death. The accident occurred when a driver, a 24-year-old woman, crossed the center line of Route 30 at approximately 6pm on December 28. The car, travelling eastbound, collided head-on … [Read more...]
Immunity & Liability After Suburban Ambulance Driver Causes Accident
EMT for Care 1 Ambulance based in Arlington Heights, has been charged with several crimes based on his alleged blood alcohol content of .271 The Chicago Tribune reports that a driver for a private ambulance company, was intoxicated when he ran a … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Halloween and the Holidays? A Friendly Reminder Not to Drink and Drive.
Don't be the cause of a Drunk Driving Accident. Drunk driving accidents peak around the Holidays every year. Since many will be celebrating Halloween starting this weekend I think that this is a great to to touch base on the harm that driving … [Read more...]
