Witness credibility plays an important role in many legal matters, but is especially critical in car accident claims, where a witness’s statement can make all the difference in determining who was at fault for a collision. For help determining whether the witnesses to your own accident are credible, please contact an experienced Western Springs auto… Read more »
When it comes to handling car accident claims, Illinois uses a fault-based approach. This means that unlike in no-fault states, where drivers are required to file claims with their own insurers after an accident, injured motorists in Illinois have the option of filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurer. This can be a complex… Read more »
The injuries sustained in car accidents are wide ranging and include everything from concussions and broken bones to amputations and spinal cord damage. However, certain types of injuries, such as broken glass injuries, tend to occur at a higher rate than others and pose a serious risk to those who sustain them. Fortunately, those who… Read more »
Like any vehicle, commercial trucks can be involved in a wide range of accidents, including everything from head-on collisions and rollover accidents to T-bone crashes and sideswipe collisions. However, there are certain types of accidents that are unique to commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, recovering compensation from the at-fault parties who cause these types of catastrophic accidents… Read more »
We’re constantly living under stress these days and the last thing you need after a hard day at work is to get involved in an auto accident. It adds to duress and anxiety that we face because even if you weren’t at fault, you would have suffered pain and suffering, along with a damaged vehicle…. Read more »
Most drivers encounter reckless driving on roads day in day out where people race past them on the high way or drive too close to their vehicle. They speed through intersections and often weave in and out of traffic recklessly, which may exponentially increase the chance of a disastrous auto accident. Although there are legal… Read more »
Millions of people choose public transport for their daily commute to their destination. APTA factsheet shows that in 2017 alone, people in the United States took 10.1 billion trips on public transportation. Thus, it would not be wrong if they expect their journey to be safe and secure. Whether they use the metro bus, taxi,… Read more »
Winter presents several challenges when it comes to driving on the road. Heavy snowfall and slippery boulevards make it difficult to control the vehicle, which often leads to an accident, especially if a driver is inexperienced. Moreover, a low level of road visibility can also impair a driver’s ability to see their surroundings hence increasing… Read more »
According to a report, over 5.4 million auto accidents occur in the United States annually. A majority of these accidents are caused by underage and young drivers who drive recklessly resulting in over 30,000 deaths while seriously injuring 2 million people. The extraordinarily high number of auto accidents make it necessary for every American to… Read more »
In recent times, the trend of leveraging ride sharing applications is becoming more and more common. More companies are now entering the ride hailing industry and applications such as Lyft, Sidecar, and Uber are continuing to increase in popularity. The ease of use of these apps, the affordability and the fact that they have made… Read more »