Abels & Annes, P.C. Chicago Injury Blog

You breathe a sigh of relief when you walk away from a car accident with no bleeding wounds, broken bones, or other visible signs of injury. Visible physical injuries get the most attention during an accident, but the injuries you don’t see are often just as severe. Pay attention in the days following a car […]

No one wants to get in a wreck, and most people try to avoid accidents by driving carefully and keeping their eyes on the road. However, sometimes it is just not possible to avoid someone coming at you, no matter how hard you try. Either that person will hit you or force you into another […]

9 Steps You Can Take When you are involved in a car accident, you may not know what steps you should take to not only ensure that you are not harmed further, but also to also preserve your rights under Illinois law. First, it is important to understand how many car accidents occur on Illinois […]

Many people only think of tow trucks when their car has broken down. However, tow trucks can also cause accidents. And because of their size and weight, the accidents caused by tow trucks can be extremely harmful, resulting in serious bodily injury. More than 4,000 people die each year in large truck accidents, including accidents […]

Follow These Seven Steps A trip to the mall or to an event with friends can turn tragic in a second due to the careless actions of another driver. When individuals abuse their driving privileges by engaging in reckless behavior behind the wheel, they place others at the risk of serious harm. If this happened […]

A car accident happens in a second, yet your injuries may not exhibit symptoms until much later. Whether it is days or weeks after the accident that your injuries are diagnosed, you remain entitled to pursue civil litigation. That being said, unless you have a more serious injury (like a fracture with surgery) you should […]

In one recent year, 11,011 crashes involved tractor-trailers on Illinois roadways. While no definitive breakdown explores the causes of these crashes, they account for more than 3 percent of all accidents in the state. While a small number, these accidents still resulted in more than 2,000 injuries and more than 100 fatalities. Mechanical Failures in […]

According to the American Trucking Association, the United States has about 3.5 million professional truck drivers. Any of these drivers have the potential to cause an accident. You or a loved one could be the unfortunate victim of such an accident, suffering serious injuries as a result. Because commercial trucks are much larger and heavier […]

Damages Could Top $4 Billion For years, the statutes of limitations on sexual abuse and on rape has prevented many people from seeking compensation after suffering sexual abuse at the hands of a Catholic Church official. But not anymore. Fifteen states—including New York, California, and New Jersey—have passed resolutions allowing victims to file sexual abuse […]

Motorcycles are so different from cars and trucks, any trip from point A to point B becomes an exciting journey. A motorcycle’s compartment-free construction gives cyclists an unparalleled driving experience. Bikers feel the wind blowing through their hair. They feel the sun shining on their faces. They connect with nature in ways a car or […]