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According to the Daily Herald, Illinois experienced a notable decline in overall fatal car accidents in 2024, reaching the lowest levels since 2020. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reported 1,103 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 1,196 deaths, marking a 3.5% decrease from 2023. However, the Daily Herald reports that this positive trend was overshadowed…

A snowy landscape may look serene, but for drivers, it’s a danger zone on the roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 150,000 car accidents occur annually due to icy conditions. With hazards like snow-covered roads, black ice, reduced visibility, and overconfidence in technology, winter driving can quickly turn deadly. Naperville…

Experiencing tingling in your hands after a car accident can be alarming. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, this symptom can indicate a serious underlying injury. From nerve damage to spinal injuries, tingling or numbness in the hands should never be ignored. If you or a loved one is experiencing this issue following…

When an accident or injury is caused by someone else’s negligence, the injured party may consider filing a lawsuit to seek compensation. But what if the person responsible is a minor? Can you sue a teenager or child for negligence, and if so, what are the legal challenges? This question is especially relevant as teenagers…

Illinois Accident Attorneys Reveal Proven Strategies to Help Car Crash Victims With Pre-Exiting Injuries If you’ve been injured in a car accident and have a pre-existing medical condition, such as prior back or neck pain, you may wonder how it will impact your personal injury claim. Insurance companies often use pre-existing conditions as an excuse…

Winter weather brings snow and ice, which can lead to hazardous conditions for both cars and pedestrians. While it is a common expectation that homeowners should clear snow and ice from their property to prevent injuries, Illinois law provides protections to residential property owners when it comes to slip and fall accidents caused by natural…

When families entrust a nursing home to care for their loved ones, they assume that the facility will provide safe, professional, and compassionate care. However, determining exactly who is responsible for that care—and who can be held accountable when things go wrong—can be complicated. Multiple individuals and entities, including owners, operators, licensees, administrators, physicians, and…

If you’re a plaintiff in a personal injury case, the deposition stage can feel intimidating. A deposition, often described as a “question-and-answer session under oath,” allows the opposing side’s attorneys to dig into the details of your case. Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 212, deposition questions can cover a broad range of topics as long…

Every year, thousands of car crashes occur here in Illinois. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were over 6 million reported crashes in a recent year, resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries and tens of thousands of fatalities. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reports that over 300,000 vehicle crashes…

Slip and fall accidents often result in severe injuries, but not every accident leads to a viable legal claim. A central question in these cases is whether the fall occurred due to a hazardous condition that the property owner should have addressed. Understanding what defines a hazardous condition is key to determining liability in a…