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Keeping a safe distance between vehicles is one of the simplest, and most effective, ways to avoid a car accident. Yet rear-end collisions remain one of the most common crash types on American roads. In this blog, we explain how to judge a safe following distance, why following too closely (tailgating) produces crashes, provide practical…

Headlight glare, whether from oncoming vehicles, mis-aimed lights, or reflections, is widely perceived by drivers as a serious hazard. When a driver is briefly “blinded,” visibility drops, reaction times lengthen, and crash risk may rise. But how significant is the problem and does it really lead to car accidents? In this blog, we provide breakdown…

After a serious car accident, you expect the insurance company to help you recover, not to stand in your way. Unfortunately, many injury victims discover that insurers often minimize, delay or outright deny legitimate claims. When adjusters downplay your injuries, it can feel like being hurt all over again, this time by a system that’s…

Each October the nation focuses on one of the most important public-health conversations for families: how to keep newly licensed drivers safe on our roads. National Teen Driver Safety Week is an annual awareness week designed to give parents, schools, community groups, and teens tools that reduce the chance of a crash during the risky…

Slingshot-style vehicles, most commonly the Polaris Slingshot, occupy a gray area between cars and motorcycles. They look like sporty convertibles with two front wheels and a single rear wheel, seat two occupants side-by-side, and are often licensed and regulated as three-wheeled motorcycles rather than passenger cars. That design and regulatory status produce a combination of…

When a car accident leaves you with injuries that exceed the at-fault driver’s policy limits, the question of how much insurance money you can collect matters a great deal. One common strategy claimants ask about is “stacking”, which is the process of adding together uninsured (UM) or underinsured (UIM) limits from more than one policy…

Pedestrian accidents remain one of the most serious and persistent traffic safety issues in the United States. Despite advances in road design and vehicle technology, pedestrian deaths have reached their highest levels in decades. In 2023, there were 7,314 pedestrian fatalities nationwide, the highest number since 1981, and an estimated 68,000 pedestrian injuries. That means,…

Cruise control is one of those car features that feels like a small luxury: set a speed, take your foot off the pedal, and the car maintains speed for you. But as vehicle technology has evolved from simple cruise control to adaptive cruise control (ACC) and other driver-assist features, questions have grown louder: do these…

Drug-impaired driving has emerged as a significant concern on Illinois roadways, contributing to a rising number of car accidents and fatalities. While alcohol-related incidents have historically dominated discussions on impaired driving, the increasing prevalence of drug use among drivers necessitates a closer examination of its impact on road safety in Illinois. “Drug-impaired driving is a…

Being injured in a car accident while visiting Illinois raises a lot of urgent questions: Can you pursue compensation in a U.S. court? Which laws apply? How long do you have to act? In this blog, we explain your rights after a crash, the practical steps to protect a claim, important deadlines and insurance rules,…