Car Accident

Poor road design often leads to car accidents and is cited as a leading cause of crashes in several states. As of January 22, 2024, Illinois has earned the title of the fifth worst place for car crash deaths related to bad road design. The research focused on data from the National Highway Travel Safety…

Car accidents can happen in many ways. Some determining factors include location, time of day, type of vehicle, weather, road surface, pavements, traffic, and more. There are many elements to consider concerning a collision. Since each car accident is different, the outcomes will vary. You may experience injuries and property damage, or one or the…

Car accidents lead to numerous injuries. While some are minor, others are severe, and some result in the loss of life. There are numerous injuries you can suffer in a car accident, including spinal injuries, broken bones, cuts, bruises, and traumatic brain injuries. An often overlooked injury caused by a car accident is nerve damage.…

When driving a vehicle, you know the importance of checking all sides before you switch lanes, but some areas are tougher to see than others. A blind spot accident is one that often occurs when a person does not observe what is occurring within that space and, as a result, does not see a car…

An accident occurred. You know what happened, but you cannot prove it. When it comes down to what you believe occurred and what the other party states, the court may benefit from accident reconstruction, the process of using technology to demonstrate how an accident occurred based on the laws of physics and available information. An…

After a car accident, the medical bills can pile up quickly and can become quite difficult to manage. Your focus should be on your recovery, allowing you to get comprehensive and full care so that you can recover in the best possible way. It is common for victims to worry about their medical bills and…

While most people are aware of the fact that texting and talking on the phone are huge driving distractions, there are many other distractions that can impact your driving skills and abilities. It is important for you to know and understand what other activities or tasks you may be “guilty” of doing recently or in…

After being involved in an accident, you may be surprised to learn that you may be eligible for compensation for your pain and suffering. This means that if you suffer from excruciating and/or chronic pain after a slip and fall accident or motor vehicle accident, you may be able to claim this as a loss…

Pelvic fractures are one of the least common fractures or broken bones among humans. However, any type of car accident creates a tremendous amount of force, and the impact on drivers and passengers can be severe. Since the human body is not built to sustain this type of force, weight and impact, broken pelvic bones…

Both Illinois and Missouri require drivers to have car insurance. Unfortunately, there are a significant number of drivers on our roads who either ignore this law, or allow their insurance policies to lapse. Therefore, many people find themselves involved in car accidents with uninsured drivers – and have no clue what to do or where…