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Most urban dwellers are familiar with rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft as a convenient alternative to driving their own cars, taking public transportation, biking and walking. With a rideshare account, you can request a ride 24 hours a day, seven days a week in any city where they operate. Despite the obvious benefits and…

When other Illinois drivers make poor choices while behind the wheel, innocent people can suffer. This includes drivers and passengers as well as others outside of the vehicle, such as first responders and road workers who are near the road. As noted by our injury lawyers in Chicago, you may be someone impacted by negligence…

The colossal crash on an icy Texas interstate near Fort Worth, which involved over 130 vehicles and left six people dead and dozens injured, was one of numerous tragic roadway accidents that occurred during a ferocious winter storm last week that pummeled parts of the U.S. rain, sleet and snow. One of the worst crashes…

The condition of a state’s roads and highways can have a direct impact on the safety and well-being of the men and women who drive on them. Poor road conditions can lead to more preventable accidents and a higher likelihood of injuries. Recently, the Reason Foundation evaluated and ranked states based on the condition and…

A car accident only takes a few moments to happen, but the implications can last a lifetime. Your life can change instantly, and you may find yourself left with painful injuries, extensive property damage and other complications. What you do over the following days, weeks and months matters for both your physical and your financial…

Intersection-related car crashes are, or should be, a serious concern for everyone on the roads. Nationally, 40 percent of all crashes occur at intersections and are the second largest category of accidents, led only by rear-end collisions. Crashes at intersections happen precisely because of their locations. When two or more roads cross each other, the…

Motor vehicle accidents happen in an instant, leaving you with injuries and complications that can change the course of your life. You may be in pain and facing a long recovery, but you may also be facing high medical bills, time off from work and loss of certain abilities you used to have. While it…

Deer accidents are a serious threat in Illinois, particularly for drivers who travel in rural parts of the state or who commute to neighboring states like Wisconsin and Iowa. What if car safety technology could prevent these often-serious car accidents? In Illinois, you have a 1 in 144 chance of hitting a deer or other…