Car Accidents
Law Offices of Mathys & Schneid | August 2, 2023 | Car Accidents
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… read more
Mark W. Mathys | July 18, 2023 | Car Accidents
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… read more
Law Offices of Mathys & Schneid | June 7, 2023 | Car Accidents
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… read more
Mark W. Mathys | May 9, 2023 | Car Accidents
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… read more
Mark W. Mathys | April 16, 2023 | Car Accidents
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… read more
Mark W. Mathys | January 3, 2023 | Car Accidents
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… read more
Mark W. Mathys | January 3, 2023 | Car Accidents
Should you hire a lawyer after a minor car accident? Well, that depends. Just how minor is “minor”? You might not need to hire a lawyer for a fender-bender. If your accident is any more serious than that, however, you might need a lawyer. It all depends on the details of your case. The Contingency… read more
Mark W. Mathys | December 31, 2022 | Car Accidents
It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed and scared after a traffic collision. After all, car accidents usually happen without warning, and victims are often confused about the appropriate steps to take. Following a motor vehicle accident in Illinois, it is critical to report the incident to the proper authorities. In most instances, this is… read more