Car Accidents

July 15, 2026

Can You Get Punitive Damages in an Illinois Car Accident Case?

Sometimes, but far less often than people expect. Illinois treats punitive damages as a rare remedy reserved for shocking conduct, and an ordinary crash caused...
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July 13, 2026

Who Pays When a Teen Driver Causes an Accident in Illinois?

Drivers commonly assume one of two things after a teenager causes a crash: either the young driver has nothing worth pursuing, or the parents automatically...
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July 10, 2026

Who Is Liable in a Rental Car Accident in Illinois?

Most people assume that when a rental car is in a crash, the rental company’s insurance handles it. The reality is a stack of overlapping...
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July 7, 2026

What Happens If a City or Government Vehicle Hits You in Chicago?

A collision with a Chicago garbage truck, a transit bus, or a marked squad car follows a different set of rules than a wreck between...
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July 4, 2026

Can You Sue a Driver for Speeding in Illinois?

Yes, you can sue a driver who was speeding in Illinois, and that speed often makes your injury claim stronger rather than harder to prove....
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July 2, 2026

Who Is at Fault in a Left-Turn Car Accident in Illinois?

In most Illinois left-turn collisions, the turning driver is presumed at fault because state law requires drivers to yield to oncoming traffic before crossing it....
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July 1, 2026

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists

When the driver who hit you had no insurance, or nowhere near enough to cover your losses, your own auto policy often becomes the source...
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May 5, 2026

Step-by-Step: How to File a Lyft Accident Claim in Chicago

How do I file a Lyft accident claim in Chicago? Call a lawyer, report the crash in the Lyft app, and gather evidence right away....
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May 2, 2026

Can You Sue Uber If Their Driver Caused Your Accident in Chicago?

Can You Sue Uber If Their Driver Caused Your Accident in Chicago? In some cases, yes, you can pursue compensation through the driver, Uber’s insurance,...
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May 1, 2026

Who Pays After a Rideshare Accident in Chicago? Understanding the Three Liability Periods

Who pays after a rideshare accident in Chicago?   Who pays after a Chicago rideshare accident depends on whether the driver’s app was off, on and...
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February 21, 2026

What to do after a Drunk Driving Car Accident

Every 42 minutes, someone in the United States dies in an alcohol-impaired crash. In one recent year alone, 12,429 people lost their lives to drunk...
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February 19, 2026

Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Car Accident?

Intersection crashes are among the most violent collisions on Illinois roads. When a driver runs a red light at Ashland and Division in Chicago or...
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February 18, 2026

Understanding Driver Fatigue

You are driving responsibly on an interstate highway like I-80 or I-55, maintaining your speed and staying in your lane. Suddenly, a vehicle drifts across...
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February 11, 2026

What Are The Safest Cars In America?

When you buy a car, you look at the price tag, the fuel economy, and maybe the sound system. But when you are driving on...
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February 10, 2026

From Winter Driving to Pothole Season: Springtime Driving in the Windy City

February in Chicago is deceptive. The air may feel warmer and the snow might be melting, but the roads are often more dangerous now than...
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February 2, 2026

The Coldest Month, the Riskiest Roads: Why February Is Peak Time for Chicago Car Crashes

February often feels like the longest month in the Windy City. The holidays are over, but the dangerous roads remain. While December often gets the...
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December 28, 2025

Where Do Most Broadside Collisions Occur?

If you get a little flutter in your chest every time you get in a car, you’re not alone. Driving can be scary. According to...
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December 28, 2025

What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident

When your loved one dies in a car crash, it causes an immediate rift in your family’s social, emotional, and financial wellbeing. The Illinois Wrongful...
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