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Although Illinois law requires drivers to remain at the scene of an accident, many do not. In fact, AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that in some years, there are over 735,000 hit-and-run crashes. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and motorcyclists hurt in hit-and-run accidents are left to wonder who is responsible for paying their damages. After […]
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 […]
Grocery stores owe customers a duty to maintain reasonably safe premises. When they fail in that duty and you get hurt in a slip-and-fall or other accident, Illinois law allows you to seek damages. Understanding how premises liability works and what you need to prove helps you know if you have a valid case. Our […]
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 […]
Losing a spouse in a car accident is the kind of sudden tragedy that keeps many of us awake at night. When it happens to you, you may initially be in disbelief. Figuring out what to do next can feel impossible. Even once you begin to accept what happened, grief can make it hard to […]
To reduce fatigue-related truck crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets rules known as Hours of Service (HOS). These rules limit how many hours truckers can drive before they are obligated to rest. Unfortunately, some drivers and companies break these rules, putting everyone on the road at risk. If you were hurt in […]
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 […]