Most Americans learn to drive in their late teens. In Illinois, you can get a driver’s license at age 16. As these people age, they gather experience. They also become aware of the hazards of the road and they learn how to drive safely. However, as people age, it is...
Year: 2023
Recent statistics show increase in fatal car accidents
If you follow the automotive industry, then you might think that the implementation of new technologies has made driving significantly safer. While that might be true for some drivers on a case-by-case basis, statistics on a broader scale illustrate otherwise. In...
Four tips for maximizing your personal injury compensation
After suffering injuries in an avoidable car accident, you should be able to recover compensation from the individual who caused your wreck. Yet, there’s no guarantee that you’ll win your case, and even if you do impose liability, there’s no assurance that you’ll...
Pedestrian safety improves in Illinois, but dangers remain
In Quincy and the surrounding areas of Illinois, pedestrians need to be aware of the potential for an accident. Since the area is such a hub for many industries, people are constantly going back and forth. With the number of vehicles that are on the road, this puts...
Video calls on the road can lead to a distracted driving accident
Parents shuttling their children to and from school and activities and gig-workers who drive frequently may feel like they are virtually living in their cars. With so much time spent behind the wheel it is tempting to try to get something else done while driving, and...
How truck accident cases are different from other motor vehicle accident claims
You may remember from your school days Newton's Second Law of Motion: Force equals mass times acceleration. The larger and heavier something is, the more force it has when it collides with another object. For this reason, a motor vehicle accident that involves a large...
Who has the right of way at intersections: cars or pedestrians?
When a pedestrian and motorist approach each other at an intersection, things can get confusing. Both want to cross the street, but who gets to do so first? While both sides may believe they have the right of way at an intersection, generally only one party does...
‘Move over’ laws keep motorists and construction workers safe
If you travel on Interstate 172 or U.S. Highway 24, it is likely you will see at least one disabled vehicle on the shoulder of the road or encounter active construction zones. Such incidents are especially prevalent in the summer, when road construction is possible,...
Work zone dangers cannot be ignored in Quincy and across Illinois
Since Quincy is such an important hub and there are so many roads that connect it to other areas, maintenance and repairs are a priority. This is true whether it is Interstate 72, U.S. Highway 24, the Bayview Bridge or any other road. Part of that is having work crews...
What if you were partly to blame for the crash in which you were injured?
You probably already know that if you were injured in a car accident caused by another driver's negligence, you can file a personal injury lawsuit to hold that negligent driver liable for the damages you suffered as a result. These damages can include medical expenses...