It’s common for people to leave cars parked on the side of the interstate. Some have contact information for someone hoping to sell the car. In some cases, the driver is still in the car, having pulled over briefly for safety reasons. Other vehicles seem merely abandoned. Depending on the driving conditions and where these […]

Maybe you’ve heard that the driver who rear-ends another car is always considered at fault, even if they couldn’t have prevented it. If you’ve recently been the back driver of a rear-end accident, this thought can be panic-inducing. Breathe a little easier: fault for rear-end car accidents in Illinois isn’t so black and white, and […]

You have the right to question an insurance company’s findings after a car accident. This is actually more common than most people realize. An insurance adjuster’s fault determination is not a court ruling. It’s an opinion, and opinions can be challenged. If you disagree with how an insurer assigned blame after a crash, you can […]

There is no single answer to how long a car insurance claim takes. Some claims settle in a few weeks, while others take months or even longer. The timeline depends on the details of the crash, the injuries involved, and how the insurance company responds. As of 2026, Illinois car accident claims still require clear […]

A rear-end crash happens in a split second, but the physical, financial, and emotional consequences last much longer. While being crashed into from behind can always be dangerous, if the driver who hit you was speeding, the risks of serious injuries and vehicle damage are even higher. Twenty-nine percent of car accidents involve some kind […]

Car accidents caused by one vehicle merging into another vehicle are common on busy Illinois roads. This is especially true in high-traffic areas like Park Ridge and the surrounding suburbs. But proving that another driver merged into your lane and caused the crash can be difficult, especially if the other driver says you were at […]

On June 25, 2025, a car traveling southbound on the northbound side of I-294 in Glenview caused a fatal head-on crash. On August 4, another person was hospitalized after a serious head-on crash on I-90 in Illinois. These large, busy highways are dangerous, and head-on crashes at high speeds frequently leave drivers and passengers badly […]

If you were involved in a car accident that was caused by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel, it is natural to want that driver to pay for your medical bills and lost income. However, it is not typically an easy task to prove that another driver was tired and that this caused […]

After a serious car accident, many drivers worry that they will not be able to recover damages if they were speeding at the time of the crash. While speeding can complicate a case, Illinois law does not automatically bar recovery just because you were going over the speed limit. The real issue is whether your […]

Potholes are a common hazard on Illinois roads with harsh winters and heavy traffic. Drivers across the state know how damaging these craters can be, not only to vehicles but also to driver safety. If you were injured in an accident caused by a pothole, you may be wondering whether there is anyone you can […]