Being struck by another car can be terrifying. Colliding with a semi-truck that might weigh up to 80,000 pounds is even worse. In fact, over 11,000 accidents in 2016 involved big rigs, and a [...]
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, you may be too stunned to think about what to do. One early response may be to call for help. But who should you call after a car accident, [...]
Whether we call them big rigs, eighteen-wheelers, semi-rigs, or tractor trailers, we share the road with big trucks every day. Unfortunately, we often see the aftermath of tractor-trailer [...]
With the rising popularity of rideshare companies like Uber comes an increased number of accidents involving rideshare drivers. However, if an Uber driver strikes you, you may be left wondering [...]
Immediately after an automobile collision, you may be bewildered and shocked. You may not know where to turn, who to talk to, or even what happens after a car accident. Even minor accidents like [...]
Many people feel the pedestrian always has the right of way. This old saying may be at odds with Illinois law regarding cars and pedestrians. When a car strikes a pedestrian, which one is really [...]
In 2016, there were 11,301 tractor-trailer accidents on Illinois roads. Many factors contribute to these often devastating collisions, from distracted drivers to broken equipment. Knowing the [...]
An ambulance hit Jackie B’s car at the corner of North Avenue and Lathrop Avenue one afternoon. At first, she felt bad about the accident. The ambulance had been transporting a heart attack [...]
It may seem like you read about them or see them on the news every week. Truck crashes are often newsworthy in addition to being fairly common. In some cases, learning the causes of tractor [...]
We’ve all either been involved in a car crash or seen one at some point in our lives. They can range from simple scratches to fender-benders to catastrophic fatality crashes. After an accident – [...]
