Can I seek relief after a hit-and-run car accident?
When involved in a motor vehicle accident, whether as a driver or a pedestrian, one would expect the responsible party to step up and accept liability. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. There are those who flee in an effort to escape any consequences. Most times hit-and-run drivers are caught, though sometimes they are not. […]
Read MoreInjured in a hit-and-run accident? Don’t lose hope
In any car crash, there is a risk of injury and property damage. This is why drivers must stay on the scene of an accident if there may be injuries or damage in excess of $1,500. In fact, it is a law in Illinois that parties must report these accidents. Unfortunately, not everyone complies with […]
Read MoreWhy do people leave the scene of an accident?
Every driver should know that there are some important things you must do after any accident: check for damage; check to make sure other people are okay; exchange contact and insurance information. You might also need to call the police if the accident was serious. Unfortunately, not all drivers do these things. Some drivers flee […]
Read MoreUniversity of Illinois wrestler killed in hit-and-run
Illinois is home to many fine public universities, including our own Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. To our northeast sits the state’s biggest seat of higher education: the University of Illinois with its Champaign-Urbana campus. The prestigious school recently suffered a shock when a member of its wrestling team was killed in a car accident that […]
Read MoreWhat do you do if you’re hit by an uninsured driver?
When you are involved in a car accident, you often have to work with the other driver’s insurance company to receive compensation for your injuries. But as you are struggling to cover the medical expenses and vehicle repair bills that result from the accident, the worst case scenario is when the other driver doesn’t have […]
Read MoreMan flees scene of Illinois car accident, leaves behind wounded
Automobile accidents are upsetting enough, but the misfortune is only compounded when the driver responsible flees the scene, leaving injured people behind. A recent car accident in Illinois involved just such a hit-and-run when, police say, the driver of a car ran a red light and caused a collision with a minivan. After the crash, […]
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