Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Driver in fatal crash had a history of negligent driving

There is no doubt that the driver in a fatal motor vehicle accident is the one responsible for killing himself and three other people in a Des Plaines motor vehicle accident. However, many are questioning whether the law enforcement system itself may share a portion of the blame. It turns out that the 21-year-old male … Continue reading Driver in fatal crash had a history of negligent driving

Illinois has a problem called wrong-way motor vehicle accidents

If you were to initiate an Internet news search for Illinois or Chicago wrong-way motor vehicle accidents, you would receive a shocking number of search results. Wrong-way crashes are considered rare on the national level, but they still happen quite often. Despite large attempts to identify methods to prevent wrong-way crashes, researchers have yet to … Continue reading Illinois has a problem called wrong-way motor vehicle accidents

How does motor vehicle accident reconstruction work?

Most people would agree that the typical motor vehicle accident is fast, violent and confusing. Attempting to figure out what happened after the fact is challenging for victims of the accident and for witnesses. This is why there are often different accounts of how motor vehicle accidents occur. Crash reconstruction and investigation uses scientific methods … Continue reading How does motor vehicle accident reconstruction work?

Safe driving in Chicago: Myth vs. fact

It is safe to assume that motor vehicle accidents plague most all Chicago residents. Even if no accident has yet occurred, it has become a constant worry for nearly all conscientious drivers. No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, but despite caution and good driving habits, these accidents still occur. Just … Continue reading Safe driving in Chicago: Myth vs. fact

How do I settle my car accident claim?

Imagine you were in a serious car accident last year and you haven’t been able to work for the last 10 months. You’ve lost a lot of earnings, and you’re struggling to make ends meet. You don’t even know where the money to pay for your medical care is going to come from. Fortunately, your … Continue reading How do I settle my car accident claim?

Motor vehicle accidents caused by negligence

A motor vehicle accident can happen for any number of reasons, but negligence nearly always plays a role. It could be negligence on the part of the other driver, negligence on the part of the auto manufacturer or even negligence on the part of a city like Chicago. Since most of these accidents occur because … Continue reading Motor vehicle accidents caused by negligence