Every day, thousands of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents across the United States. Tragically, many accident victims lose their lives in crashes. Although sometimes a motor vehicle crash can happen without warning, in many cases, the causes of motor vehicle accidents are entirely preventable. What are some of the most common reasons for…
Continue reading…Traumatic Brain Injuries and Traffic Accidents in the State of Illinois
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Traffic Accident Lawsuit Lawyer In Illinois In traffic accidents, victims are at an increased risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury. For those involved in motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accidents, this risk is especially elevated because these individuals have little protection against injuries. Statistics show that more than half of traumatic…
Continue reading…How Long Do Car Accident Cases Take to Settle in Illinois?
How Long Does it Take for a Car Accident Lawsuit or Claim to Settle or Resolve in Illinois? If you have been involved in an accident, such as a motor vehicle accident or a truck accident, you are probably wondering how long your claim will take. When will you be able to put this case…
Continue reading…Driver Dies in Henry County, Illinois, Vehicle Crash
HENRY COUNTY, IL. – A June 8 vehicle crash in Henry County, Illinois, left one driver dead, according to a news report from kwqc.com. Officers with the Geneseo Police Department report that at approximately 7:30 p.m. on June 8, a silver Mazda traveling westbound on Interstate 80 in Henry County left the roadway near mile…
Continue reading…The Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago, Illinois
Thousands of motorcyclists are killed every year in the United States. Though some of these accidents do happen without warning, many motorcycle accident deaths could be prevented. Because they are exposed to the elements, unlike those who travel in a motor vehicle or truck, motorcyclists are much more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries in…
Continue reading…Man Involved in Collision Attempted to Hide Drugs and Weapons
MACON COUNTY, IL- Wandtv.com reports that a man involved in a car accident on June 4, 2018, was seen trying to hide a briefcasefull of drugs and a gun just after the crash. Police say 19-year-old Ryan Cornell was driving on Route 121 when he swerved to miss hitting another vehicle. In the attempt,he ended…
Continue reading…Drunk Driver in Geneva Facing Charges in Geneva, Illinois
GENEVA, IL- The dailyherald.com reports that a 24-year-old man is facing several charges in relation toa car accident that occurred on Saturday, May 26, 2018. The driver, Christopher J. Kinney, was on Peck Road traveling south in a Chevrolet Cavalier at about 8:10 p.m. when he attempted to pass a Chevrolet Express that was in…
Continue reading…27-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Accident in Genoa, Illinois
DEKALB COUNTY, IL- The chicago.suntimes.com reports that a crash on Sunday, May 27, 2018, involving a motorcycle killed a 27-year-old man. The crash occurred on Route 72 at about 6:44 in the morning. Authorities have identified Neil T. Tomsheck as the victim of the accident. Tomsheck was traveling east on Wilshire Drive in Genoa on…
Continue reading…Construction Zone Accidents in Chicago, Illinois
Repairing roads, building new structures, and creating new roadways are all a part of living in a growing area. In many cases, the population grows so quickly that a city’s infrastructure cannot keep up. In many construction zones, it can be confusing to navigate the temporary route that has been created. It is not uncommon…
Continue reading…The Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Chicago, Illinois
Every day, Americans across the country are involved in truck accidents. A motor vehicle is no match for a big truck in a wreck—a regular car weighs around 4,000 pounds, whereas a large eighteen-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. The majority of fatalities in truck accidents are motor vehicle drivers and their passengers. What…
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