A recent two-vehicle crash in Sangamon County resulted in the tragic death of a 21-year-old Chatham man and left two other individuals injured. The accident raises questions about personal injury liability and the legal consequences for those involved. The crash...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accident involved trailer haul
If an Illinois driver is operating a vehicle that is hauling a trailer carrying a heavy load, it can place nearby motorists at risk for injury if the load is not properly secured. If the proper restraints are not used or something malfunctions, the item or items on a...
Motor vehicle accidents: Recent tragedy resulted in 3 fatalities
An Illinois community was rocked with grief after a recent roadway tragedy. When fatal motor vehicle accidents like this one occur, investigators often have their work cut out to determine what or who may have caused a particular incident to occur. In this case, a...
Motor vehicle accidents often involve mergers gone bad
An Illinois family is grieving this week after a tragedy that resulted in fatality for two of its members. Motor vehicle accidents occur often in this state, especially during the holidays when there are more cars on the road and people are in a great hurry....
Head-on motor vehicle accidents often result in fatalities
Illinois investigators are still working to determine what or who may have caused a recent collision. When rescue workers arrived at the scene, they immediately noticed that both vehicles had sustained a lot of front end damage. Sadly, as in this case, motor vehicle...
Motor vehicle accidents: What can you do about driver negligence?
Navigating an Illinois roadway can be dangerous whether you are driving, riding as a passenger or walking. Motor vehicle accidents often occur suddenly, with little to no notice, resulting in serious, even life-threatening injuries. Perhaps, you were sitting at a red...
Motor vehicle accidents: Seeking aftermath support in Illinois
The day another driver ran a red light and T-boned your vehicle in an intersection is likely a time in your life you'd rather forget. However, especially if you suffered injuries in the collision, details of the crash may be deeply etched in your mind forever....
Motor vehicle accidents: When to suspect brain injury
Many Illinois travelers will be involved in collisions before this year ends. Issues that cause motor vehicle accidents vary; however, many collisions are caused by driver negligence. The sudden impact of a crash occurs under such force that severe or, even, fatal...
Motor vehicle accidents sometimes due to smartphone addiction
Like most other states, Illinois roadways are often highly congested with traffic that is moving at highway speeds. It often takes great caution, alertness and swift reactions to avoid a collision. When drivers are addicted to smartphones, they tend to use their...
Motor vehicle accidents: Driver inexperience often a factor
Illinois travelers are often at risk for injury on or near the state's roadways. Pedestrians, especially, must be cautious when crossing roadways or walking in areas where motor vehicle accidents can occur. Even if an on-foot traveler is paying close attention to...