Category: Auto Accident

How to Avoid the Glare from Oncoming Headlights

December 30, 2025 7 mins read

Nighttime driving already demands extra attention, but the glare from oncoming headlights can make it even harder to stay focused and safe, and can lead to serious car accidents. Bright lights create momentary blindness, and your eyes need time to readjust afterward. These few seconds of reduced vision can make a big difference in how...

How To Dispute Fault for a Car Accident

August 26, 2025 4 mins read

You have a story to tell in the aftermath of a car accident. The first person you’ll tell that story to is the police, who respond to the scene. After that, you’ll recount what happened to your family, friends, and doctor. In every retelling of the accident, you’ll assign fault to who you think is...

Do You Need a Front License Plate in Illinois?

December 3, 2024 4 mins read

Before getting a driver’s license in Illinois, every prospective driver needs to study the Illinois rules of the road manual and pass a written and driving test. Once they get their license, they must adhere to additional laws and regulations, beginning with maintaining up-to-date vehicle registration and license plates. Do you need a front license...

What’s a Crumple Zone?

November 19, 2024 3 mins read

Crumple zones are useful safety features on vehicles. Without crumple zones, more traffic fatalities and injuries would occur. We look at what crumple zones are, how they work, and why they are useful in car accidents. What Are Crumple Zones? Crumple zones are also known as crush zones. These zones are structural features for vehicle...

Why Would Airbags Not Deploy?

November 5, 2024 3 mins read

Airbags are an essential part of vehicle safety. They protect passengers during collisions. Airbags are effective, but experience wear and tear. When airbags experience wear and tear, they fail to deploy. Other reasons occur for airbags not deploying. We look at reasons why airbags do not work. What are Airbags? Airbags, according to Illinois law,...

Illinois Window Tint Laws

October 15, 2024 3 mins read

In Illinois, the tint on vehicle windows is subject to government regulation. These regulations are necessary for driver safety. We look at why vehicles need tinted window regulations in Illinois. What Are Vehicle Tinted Windows? A window film or tint, is a thin laminate film usually made from thermoplastic polymer resin installed on vehicle interior...

Car Accidents Caused by Brake Checking in Illinois

October 1, 2024 3 mins read

Brake checking in Illinois is illegal and can cause serious car accidents. Let’s look at what brake checking is and why it is dangerous. What is Brake Checking? Brake checking is when the driver in front of your vehicle suddenly and intentionally slams on the brakes to cause you to brake hard or swerve around...

Is it Worth Suing an Uninsured Driver?

July 24, 2024 4 mins read

The Illinois Secretary of State oversees enforcement of the mandatory auto insurance laws. Coverage for every car that is in use is verified twice a year. If a car owner is found not to have insurance, they can be fined up to $500. Despite those checks, there are still plenty of car owners who, for...

How Soon After an Accident Should You Notify Your Insurer?

May 21, 2024 4 mins read

After an accident, your top priority is to get medical help. When that’s done, what’s the next step? If you are ready to start the claims process, you must notify your insurer. But how soon after an accident should you notify your insurer? You don’t want to wait to initiate a claim in most situations....

How to Obtain a Car Accident Report in Illinois

April 23, 2024 4 mins read

When you’ve been involved in a car accident in Chicago or anywhere in the Prairie State, you may have spoken with law enforcement at the scene of your collision. In most circumstances, you will receive a motorist report from an officer. That motorist report briefly states the nature and circumstances of the accident, such as...

Can You Change Lanes in an Intersection in Chicago?

April 9, 2024 4 mins read

All drivers should be aware of general safe driving rules, including how to merge or change lanes safely, whether on city streets or major highways. Chicago intersections are often quite busy, with vehicles crossing or making turns, plus the added dangers of pedestrians in crosswalks, so you may think that changing lanes in an intersection...

Most Common Car Accident Injuries in Chicago

February 13, 2024 5 mins read

When listing the most common car accident injuries in Chicago, it’s good to keep in mind that no two collisions are the same. Vehicle wrecks result in a wide range of injuries. While some are minor, having little impact on the victim’s day-to-day, others are catastrophic, impacting every aspect of the survivor’s life. What are...

How To Find Out If Someone Has Car Insurance

January 23, 2024 5 mins read

If you were involved in a traffic accident in Chicago, you’ll need to know how to find out if someone has car insurance. Illinois drivers are legally required to carry liability auto insurance that meets the minimum state requirements. This is to make sure injured drivers have a means of recovering their losses from the...

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