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After a collision, determining fault has the potential to impact what support financial you receive and your legal options. What should Illinois drivers know about the role of fault in Illinois car accident claims? Is Illinois a no-fault state for car accidents? In...
Settling a car accident claim is a process that varies in length depending on several factors. Typically, if the accident involves clear liability and moderate injuries, the parties can reach injury settlements within six to nine months after medical treatment...
In the aftermath of a car accident, it can be difficult to know what steps to take. One of the most important decisions you may have to make is when it is time to hire an attorney. After all, an experienced car accident lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve and protect your rights. Here’s when it may…
Illinois, home of the Windy City and diverse landscapes, also faces road safety challenges. Knowing the rules for reporting car accidents in Illinois is essential. These regulations are designed to promote safety and accountability on Illinois roads. Whether it’s in Naperville or elsewhere in the Prairie State, it’s important to know when and how to file a report if you’re…
Any car accident can cause injuries and trauma to the body — especially your back and spinal cord. Minor back injuries can result in nerve damage and pain, while more severe back injuries can lead to paralysis and limitations on your range of motion. Even low-speed car wrecks can inflict trauma to your back and spine. It is essential for…
Rear-end collisions are terrifying accidents that you often don’t see coming. Even if you do see a vehicle coming toward you in your rearview mirror, you may not be able to avoid the collision. These accidents can leave you with serious, life-changing injuries that impact you and your family. Rear-End Accident Statistics Rear-end accidents are an unfortunately common and dangerous…
Car accidents can be challenging, especially when you are responsible for the collision. Understanding the factors that determine fault is critical to the outcome of your situation. If you are at fault for a car accident in DuPage County, IL, you should protect yourself by understanding your insurance coverage and hiring a lawyer. What Steps Should You Take After a…
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, rear-end crashes are the most common type of car accident in Naperville. In 2021, Naperville had 695 collisions in which the front of one vehicle collided with the rear of another vehicle. The city had a total of 1,876 crashes that year. Rear-end crashes accounted for 37% of all crashes. Rear-end crashes have…
In 2021, there were 295,605 car accidents in Illinois. Of those, the Illinois Highway Safety Plan Annual Report found that 1,876 occurred in Naperville, IL. This means that less than 1% of all Illinois accidents happened in a city that contains more than 1% of the population of Illinois. This makes Naperville a proportionately safe place to drive. Despite these…
You use your car every day, from running errands to dropping off your children at school and sports to taking family vacations. You probably do not give much thought to the chance that you or a loved one could be seriously hurt or even killed in a car crash. Yet these terrible events do happen — according to the National…