Motor Vehicle Accidents

Dashcam footage could be the difference between a disputed claim and a clear one — but only if you know how to use it. Does Illinois law allow it in court? What happens if the other driver’s camera captured the crash? And what if that footage disappears before anyone asks for it?

Why Do I Have to Prove My Case if I Didn’t Cause the Car Accident? To recover compensation after a car accident in Illinois — you have to prove your case because the legal system won’t simply take your word for what happened. Instead, you must show how the crash occurred, who was responsible, and…

Car crashes are unexpected and expensive. When Cooney & Conway represent your injury claim — we work to maximize your claim and recover those losses. You help by diligently tracking your costs. Here’s how.

Chain reaction crashes in winter are more likely — and more dangerous. The aftermath is confusing, especially because multiple vehicles are involved. Once your injuries have been stabilized, you may have a lot of questions about moving forward with a claim to recover compensation for your damages. The big question is, can anyone be liable…

Neck pain after a car accident is often more serious than it first seems. Even mild soreness can be a sign of injuries like whiplash, herniated discs, or nerve damage — and symptoms don’t always show up right away. Even low-speed collisions can cause trauma to the muscles, ligaments, discs, or nerves in your neck.…

When a Chicago car accident causes you to suffer medical costs and other tangible losses, it’s easy enough to produce invoices for the insurance company. But how do you document your physical pain or your inability to bathe or dress yourself? How do you put a dollar amount on feeling depressed because your injuries prevent…

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.…