Illinois and Missouri Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog

Construction workers go the extra mile to improve road conditions in Illinois so millions of drivers can enjoy safer roadways. A smooth road with no potholes and with brightly colored signage helps drivers arrive to their destinations with greater safety. However,...

If someone asked you to name a form of distracted driving in Illinois, you probably wouldn't think about listening to the radio. Everyone does it, and if it were dangerous, cars wouldn't come pre-installed with their own radios. Listening to the radio isn't inherently...

Illinois residents know that driving while distracted can lead to accidents. When driving, they know that in order to remain safe, they need to focus on every aspect of driving. They do everything they can to make sure they keep their eyes on the road, to not drive...

Motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, a daily occurrence in Illinois and throughout the country. Individuals who work for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have the duty to collect statistics regarding fatalities in these accidents. To learn...

Car accidents are a common occurrence on the busy roadways of Illinois. If you're like many drivers, you may feel overwhelmed when you get involved in a wreck. You might not be able to think clearly about how you should respond in the aftermath of an accident....

Since there's often less traffic on rural roads than in big cities, many drivers in Illinois are under the impression that these remote roadways are relatively safe. However, there are plenty of potential hazards that you should be aware of whenever you're navigating...

Anyone who has driven along the highways of Illinois knows that commercial semi-trucks are giants compared to regular passenger cars. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make trucks a danger to other drivers on the road. When a truck is involved in an...

One of the first ongoing issues after getting injured in an auto accident is dealing with the insurance companies of opposing drivers. Illinois uses pure comparative negligence law, which means that all injured drivers are reimbursed with the amount of total damages...