Motor Vehicle Accidents

Red light crashes happen every day in Chicago, IL. Many drivers assume the person who ran the red light is always responsible. However, fault in these accidents is not always clear-cut, and multiple parties can share blame. At , we help injured drivers understand their rights after a red light crash — or any type…

Every winter, Chicago drivers face black ice — a treacherous roadway hazard contributing to thousands of crashes. Are careless drivers excused from liability when black ice is involved? Find out how liability works when black ice is involved — and how to protect your rights.

Insurance companies deny back injury claims more often than almost any other car crash injury in Chicago — and across the country. The problem is that X-rays don’t reveal certain types of back injuries, like soft tissue damage, and back pain symptoms may not show right away either. These two issues give insurance adjusters enough room to question the validity of your injuries.  At ,…

Semi-trucks lose control and jackknife on highways and other busy roads every day across the country. These crashes block multiple lanes in seconds, leaving oncoming vehicles with nowhere to escape. When a trailer swings sideways, it sweeps up multiple vehicles, wrecking everything in its path and causing catastrophic injuries. You need to understand why these…

When you’re injured in a Chicago car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the legal right to pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. But Illinois law also requires you to take reasonable steps to reduce your damages. This is known as your duty to mitigate.…

T-bone crashes are violent, jarring side-impact collisions that can happen anywhere in Chicago, especially at busier intersections. Victims of these crashes often face catastrophic injuries and long-term, costly medical care. At , we help injured crash victims every day; something we have been doing for decades. Our Chicago car accident attorneys understand the devastating injuries…

Having a witness to your car crash could benefit your legal claim, especially if you and the other party involved have very different accounts about what happened. But what if the insurance company or at-fault party’s lawyer says the witness is not credible? What does that even mean? If someone saw what happened and can…

The actions you take immediately after a car accident can impact whether you are able to recover full compensation or lose thousands of dollars – or more – in potential recovery. Insurance companies actively look for mistakes that crash victims make, using them as an opportunity to reduce or deny claims. At , our experienced…

Walking away from a car accident without a scratch might seem like a relief, but the absence of immediate pain doesn’t always mean you have escaped without an injury. Many serious injuries or life-threatening injuries may have delayed symptoms that don’t appear right away. Ignoring these symptoms is a bad idea, both for your health…

The sudden impact of a car accident— even a minor collision— leaves most of us with a sinking feeling. We know there could be some initial outlay of money, even if insurance ends up covering it the end. That feeling becomes more of a serious nose dive if you find out the at-fault driver is…

What if, while driving down Lake Shore Drive on a Wednesday morning, as you often do, another driver runs a red light and slams into your car? In the first few moments after the impact, your mind is likely racing, maybe checking to see how badly you may be hurt. The last thing on your…