Articles Posted in motor vehicle accident

When a drunk driver causes a serious accident, the consequences can be devastating. Victims may suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, permanent disabilities, or the loss of a loved one. While a criminal DUI case can result in fines, license suspension, probation, or jail time, an injured victim may also have the…

Cellphones have become an unavoidable part of modern life. Drivers use them for navigation, communication, entertainment, work, and countless other purposes. Unfortunately, the same devices that help people stay connected can become a serious safety hazard when they take a driver’s attention away from the road. A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway…

Neck pain is one of the most common complaints after a car accident. Whether you were involved in a rear-end collision, a side-impact crash, or a head-on accident, the sudden forces placed on your body can stretch, strain, and damage the muscles, ligaments, joints, discs, and other structures in your neck. For many people, neck…

A car accident claim is not always as straightforward as receiving a settlement check and moving on. Sometimes, an injury becomes more serious after a claim has been resolved. A new diagnosis may reveal a herniated disc, nerve damage, traumatic brain injury, or another condition that was not apparent immediately after the crash. In other…

After a car accident, you may assume the insurance company will simply pay what you are owed. You report the crash, provide your insurance information, submit your medical bills, and wait for a fair settlement. Unfortunately, insurance claims are rarely that simple. Insurance companies are businesses. Their claims representatives and adjusters are trained to investigate…

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spaces inside the spine become narrower, potentially putting pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. It most commonly develops gradually because of aging, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, bone spurs, herniated discs, or thickened spinal ligaments. However, a car accident can cause…

A car accident can cause a wide range of injuries, from relatively minor bruises and strains to catastrophic trauma. One painful injury that can occur during a collision is a dislocated shoulder. A shoulder dislocation happens when the upper end of the arm bone, called the humeral head, is forced out of the shoulder socket.…

Every year, thousands of serious car accidents occur on Illinois roadways, leaving victims with severe injuries, expensive medical bills, and difficult questions about who was responsible. While some crashes are straightforward, many involve conflicting witness statements, disputed liability, or little physical evidence. In these cases, accident reconstruction can become one of the most important tools…

Many people assume they cannot recover compensation after a car accident if they already had a bad back, neck problems, arthritis, or another medical condition. Insurance companies often encourage this misconception, arguing that the victim’s pain was “already there” before the crash. Fortunately, Illinois law does not allow negligent drivers to escape responsibility simply because…

A car accident can happen in a matter of seconds, but the injuries it causes may not become apparent until hours, days, or even weeks later. Many accident victims walk away from a crash believing they escaped unharmed, only to wake up the next morning with severe neck pain, headaches, back stiffness, or other symptoms…