Car Accidents

If another car hits your vehicle in Illinois, it's usually not hard to figure out who was responsible for the accident. However, if road debris hits your vehicle, liability can be more difficult to determine. Are other drivers responsible for accidents caused by road...

No one in Illinois ever suspects he or she will be involved in an auto accident when leaving his or her house. Car crashes are rare events in the life of any victim and often a watershed moment for those who are seriously injured. Accidents can happen at any time for...

Wherever construction takes place throughout Illinois, drivers may need to navigate through construction zones. Signs typically suggest that drivers slow down and proceed with caution, and a cautious driver may be able to avoid an accident while traveling near...

Although it's difficult to determine how many auto accidents involve road rage or aggressive drivers, there's no doubt that a portion of crashes in Illinois involve aggressive driving. While you can't control other drivers, you can take several measures to protect...

If you have a broken headlight, you might be tempted to put off paying for repairs until a cop finally pulls you over. However, headlights are much more important than many people realize. A functioning set of headlights doesn't just illuminate the road in front of...

Teen drivers are considered the most likely group to be involved in motor vehicle accidents. When immaturity is combined with a lack of driving experience, bad things tend to happen. There are some tips you should consider sharing with your Illinois teen driver. Avoid...

Caution, prudence and adherence to good driving practices might reduce accidents on Illinois roads. Unfortunately, some drivers may get into bad habits that increase the chances of a collision. Tailgating reflects one such dangerous practice; it involves following a...

Illinois drivers may find themselves involved in an unavoidable collision. While the crash might be unavoidable, drivers may make errors after the accident that should not have occurred. Such mistakes could complicate any potential lawsuit. Refusing medical care, a...

In Illinois and beyond, hundreds of people lose their lives every year in distracted driving accidents. Several states have passed laws that aim to curb the frequency of distracted driving and provide harsher punishments for people who don't pay attention to the road....

In recent years, texting and driving has become one of the greatest threats to drivers in Illinois. This is because texting and driving doesn't just affect the person engaging in distracted driving; it can also affect innocent drivers who get caught up in an accident....