Being in a car accident can be devastating, but it gets even more stressful when you’ve borrowed someone else’s car and experience a crash. You may be wondering who is responsible for the damages. You don’t have to deal with this alone. Learn more how an experienced car accident lawyer can help you understand your circumstances and figure out how to recover compensation for your losses. Chicago Insurance Laws for Drivers Chicago insurance laws for drivers are the same as Illinois insurance laws for drivers. All motor vehicles registered and operated in Illinois must be covered by liability ins ..read more

The family of a woman killed in a crash involving a Rockford fire truck has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the alleged driver. Marta Esquivias was killed in March when she was hit by a speeding fire truck as she drove through an intersection. Her husband, Ismael Mondragon, was also in the car. He was severely injured. Miguel Holland, the man accused of driving the firetruck at the time of the crash, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless homicide in September. According to the lawsuit, he was driving with almost four times t ..read more

As any driver in Chicago can tell you, nothing is worse than being forced to drive over a large pothole. And you’ve likely seen them: according to ABC7, more than 17,000 potholes were reported in the city: pothole reports were up 59% at the beginning of 2023. You may be forced to go through a pothole if traffic conditions prevent you from avoiding it. Your experience could vary. You could just feel an unpleasant bump, or you may find that your car has been seriously damaged. Learn more about getting your car repaired and how a car accident lawyer may be your solution to getting compensation. H ..read more

Whenever you encounter someone who’s driving dangerously on the road, whether that’s tailgating or swerving erratically, you might not know what to do. Road rage is becoming a greater concern throughout Illinois. The Illinois State Police said there was an increase in expressway shootings around Chicago from 2021 to 2022, all related to road rage. Brake checking is another outcome of road rage, and it presents a challenge to those affected: who shares responsibility for a collision caused by brake checking, and who should have to pay? What is Brake Checking? Brake checking is an illegal maneuv ..read more

Insurance policies provide drivers with a safety net that their damages and injuries should be covered after a car accident. Illinois requires its drivers to buy certain amounts of insurance. As an at-fault state, we expect drivers that cause the crash to pay for the other party’s damages and losses. What happens when that driver doesn’t have insurance? Learn more about uninsured or underinsured drivers and how you can recover after a crash. A Glance at Illinois Insurance Requirements Illinois has minimum policy limits that drivers must meet in order to be fully insured. The bodily injury and ..read more

Any accident that injures you can cause an upheaval in your life, but some are more severe than others. Injuries that are life-changing or permanent are considered catastrophic. You need to be able to recognize when an injury is catastrophic because it will directly affect your claim for compensation. Read on to learn more about these injuries and what steps you should take to get the most out of your personal injury case. Comparing Catastrophic Injuries to Other Personal Injuries Personal injuries relate to all kinds of damages after an accident. Catastrophic injuries are personal injuries th ..read more

Car accidents are traumatic events, creating ripple effects through victims’ lives. While some injuries heal and damages can be repaired, some effects are more permanent and can affect day-to-day life. Victims’ families can also experience pain because of a crash. Loss of consortium, or a change in a social benefit, is a little-known ailment that’s devastating for loved ones. It’s possible to seek compensation if someone’s reckless or negligent behavior created that loss. Learn more about the concept of losing consortium and how to pursue compensation. Defining “Loss of Consortium” While many ..read more

One of the most pressing matters for most people after a car accident is how to repair their car. After all, fixing your car is especially important since waiting on repairs can affect your ability to work and limits your day-to-day life. Unfortunately, many people are left frustrated by the process and left asking, “Who’s responsible for vehicle repairs?” Repairing or replacing a damaged vehicle after a car accident falls on the at-fault driver. But for that to happen, you must make a property damage claim with their insurance. Let us explain how to file a property damage claim and what kind ..read more

If you’ve hurt your knee during a car accident in Illinois, then you know firsthand how inconvenient and painful these injuries can be. Our knees are the largest and most complex joints in our bodies. While their intricate structures allow us to move, they can also be vulnerable and challenging to treat when injured in an accident. It’s no surprise, then, that one in four adults in the US experience chronic knee pain due to an injury or disease. Common Knee Injuries After a Car Accident Knee pain can range from mild to debilitating. Common types of knee injuries after a car accident include ..read more

The concept and use of cameras at intersections have become increasingly common in many American cities. Chicago, for instance, installed its first red light cameras in 2003 at the intersections of Peterson and Western and 55th and Western. The cameras are meant to enforce stopping at a red light by taking a picture when a driver goes through the light as evidence for a traffic citation, which will be sent to the driver. But with so many red-light cameras installed at intersections, can they do more than collect traffic fines? For example, car crashes at red lights can be dangerous, especially ..read more