Since the Coronavirus crisis began, many of us have been staying home as much as possible. This means we are putting fewer miles on our cars, but it does not mean that we should be less concerned about getting in an accident when we do get behind the wheel. According to research by the Northwestern…

All injuries resulting from an auto accident have the potential to be permanent, requiring a substantial amount of medical treatment.  Additionally, the cost of medical treatment often can reach six figures if not seven figures throughout an injured person’s lifetime.  Sustaining broken ribs in an auto accident may not seem that debilitating.  However, such an injury can certainly…

Study Shows that Cities with Ridesharing Companies Such as Lyft and Uber See a Rise in Auto Accidents UNITED STATES – According to an online news article published by www.capecodtoday.com, a recent study reveals that cities with ridesharing companies like Lyft and Uber are seeing an increasing number of auto accidents. The University of Chicago and…

Head-on collisions result in some of the most severe auto accidents, frequently leading to catastrophic injuries that often are fatal.  Head-on collisions happen for a variety of reasons, and while there are common causes of all auto accidents, each accident is unique.   Examples of common causes of head-on collisions include, among others, the following:  Inattentive driving,…

Insurance companies will look for every edge possible to keep their costs down. Insurance adjusters, who place value on claims based on objective criteria such as the way the accident happened, the cost of your medical bills, and how much money you lost because you were out of work, will often make low offers to…

Your pain and suffering from a car accident in Chicago are a game to insurance companies. Insurance adjusters know that they can settle a case quickly for little money or hold out in the long term and play a game of “chicken” with you to see how long you will wait before accepting their offer…

Many people love to be a do-it-yourselfer. They will take on any challenge instead of calling a plumber to fix a leaking faucet, or a carpenter to build a deck, for example, because doing so saves them money. The only money they need to spend is on tools and materials. The rest is paid for…

Injured victims may believe that they can handle their insurance claim personally. However, trying to do so is foolhardy. Indeed, anyone can argue with an insurance company over what they believe is right and just. Notwithstanding, insurance companies have methods of delaying claims when it benefits them or paying claims quickly, although for pennies on…