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How to Deal with Whiplash Injuries from an Auto Accident

Whiplash is one of the most frequently suffered injuries in traffic vehicle accidents, resulting in painful soft tissue damage if left untreated for a long time. However, in most cases, whiplash injuries do not manifest right away, and can take a few days to fully develop. That is why most victims do not even know …

Understanding Liability and Limitations of Dram Shop Law in Illinois

All states have laws pertaining to liquor liability that apply to bars, restaurants, clubs, pubs, and other such establishments serving and selling alcohol. Under the Illinois Dram Shop Act, also known as the Liquor Control Act of 1934, a third party may bring a lawsuit against an establishment that served a second party (customer) alcohol, …

DUI Accidents: Sources of Compensation in Illinois

Auto accidents are traumatic, whether you have suffered bodily injuries, property damage, or both. They can affect your mental and emotional wellbeing, not to mention the lost wages and pain and suffering you have to go through when recovering from your injuries. However, when a drunk driver is involved, the accident becomes more tragic. This …

Common Causes of Multi-Vehicle Accidents

Determining who is at fault in a multi-vehicle or chain reaction accident is a complicated process. Unlike a straightforward two-vehicle accident where one driver may have been speeding or ran the red light and crashed into someone else’s car, when several vehicles are involved in a collision, it becomes much more difficult and confusing to …

When Reporting Auto Accidents is Troublesome

Claiming auto accidents is the legal right of all American citizens. Burden of proof plays a key role in reporting and preparing the files of the claim. In auto accidents, the burden of proof lies on the person seeking the settlement for damages i.e. the victim. The defense attorney carefully undergoes the proofs collected by …

Pediatric Malpractice: What Parents Should Know

While the hospitals and healthcare institutions in the United States are known around the globe for their cutting-edge technology and superior medical care, accidents and mistakes still happen. Doctors delay diagnosis, make surgical errors, misdiagnose, and prescribe wrong medication. There is no doubt that when it comes to children, parents are extremely protective. It is …

When It Is Better to Settle After an Auto Accident

You will be surprised to know the number of auto accident injury claims reach a settlement, a major portion of which are settled outside the courtroom. While there may be advantages of going to court and letting a jury or judge decide the outcome of your case, most people prefer to resolve things between themselves …

Winter Driving: Safety Tips for Slippery Icy Roads in Illinois

Severe weather conditions can be dangerous and bring about unexpected turn of events for motorists. Every season entails its own inherent risks, but when it comes to winter, you will face some of the worst weather for driving on Illinois roadways. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), about 1,300 people die in car accidents …

Auto Accidents Due to Defective Vehicle Parts

Undoubtedly, driver error is the most common reason behind auto accidents. Sometimes, a driver fails to check their blind spot, or hit the brakes in time, while other times, they are driving under the influence, or fail to judge the effects of the surrounding conditions like snow on the road or limited visibility due to …

Raising Speed Limits Results in Increased Number of Auto Accidents

Traffic deaths have increased significantly in the past few years and one of the contributing factors for increase in auto accident related fatalities has been higher speed limits. In 2013 alone, around 1,900 additional deaths were caused due to higher speed limits, according to a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. IIHS vice …