Many drivers will cover tens of thousands of miles of road without experiencing a single accident. When a car accident does occur, it can be so shocking that you might not have the presence of mind to figure out what to do next. The shock of being in a car accident is...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Are heavier cars increasing fatalities on the road?
The annual Crash Course report from CCC Intelligence Solutions reveals troubling findings surrounding US roadways suffering a significant weight problem. As vehicles get heavier and increase in power, these transports are being driven by older motorists. Unlike the...
Can you still recover compensation if you were partially responsible for an accident?
When you think about the possibility of a motor vehicle accident, you might imagine a cut-and-dry situation in which one driver is clearly at fault and the other is a victim. In reality, many car accidents involve multiple drivers who are partially responsible for the...
3 biggest mistakes you can make after a motor vehicle accident
The minutes and hours after a car accident are sensitive times. You are physically hurt, with the possibility of financial suffering looming over you. Motor vehicle accidents can be traumatic and cause serious injury, but you can keep the situation under control by...
Can you receive pain and suffering damages after an auto accident?
If you have been in an auto accident, it may take weeks, months or even longer to heal from the physical harm you have experienced. However, if your injury was especially severe, you may find the accident has harmed you and your family in other ways that are harder to...
Personal injury lawsuits are time-sensitive
After a car accident, people contact their insurance companies to file claims and get the process started of repairing damages and paying for medical expenses. However, insurance companies frequently offer low settlements in hopes that they will not have to cover the...
What if a car accident aggravates a pre-existing injury?
In Illinois, more than 310,000 car accidents occur each year – an average of 874 crashes per day. In about 21.5% of those Illinois vehicle accidents, people suffered injuries. Sometimes, unfortunately, those injuries may aggravate prior injuries or conditions. So, if...