Proving that distracted driving caused an accident in Illinois requires sufficient evidence. Cell phone records, dashcam footage, witness statements, and even traffic cameras may all help establish the at-fault driver’s behavior. Because distracted driving can be hard to spot after the fact, it’s important to act quickly and work with an experienced attorney who knows…

We tend to take our backs for granted. Only when we injure them do we realize that our backs help us do everything physically—move, bend, stand, and breathe. Suffering a back injury in a car accident can disrupt our daily lives, sometimes to the point of being incapacitating. Back pain, discomfort, and injury can take…

On its face, it doesn’t make sense that car accidents are more common in the summer. The weather is mild and the days are longer so there are more hours with better visibility for drivers. But, the statistics for 2020 bear it out. The data shows that across the United States, April saw the fewest…

Whether you are legally bound to report your accident to the police depends on the specific facts of your case. However, it is always advisable to report the accident to the police even if it’s not required by law.  A police report becomes a written third-party record of the accident and can be very important…

It happens to everyone. Once there’s been an accident, your adrenaline level skyrockets and your senses kick into overdrive. If there is no obvious injury, most people tend to conclude that they’re fine and don’t seek medical treatment. This is a mistake.  Once your heart rate returns to normal and you put the shock of…