Pedestrian Accidents Pedestrians are injured in a variety of situations. Children playing in urban areas may create a duty for motorists to exercise reasonable care. When crossing the street in places other than in the crosswalk or at an intersection, the pedestrian may have to yield the right of way to oncoming cars. Illegally parked […]
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Maritime Accidents (Jones Act) The Jones Act is a federal maritime law that provides for benefits to workers who are injured on sea going vessels on navigable waters and offshore oil rigs which can be towed and are not permanently affixed to the ocean floor. Whether you are a seaman, an officer, a harbor pilot, […]
Type Of Car Collisions In all automobile accident cases it is essential that prompt measures be taken to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question and to enable physicians or other experts to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. Free Case Consultation For legal help in Cook, DuPage, or Lake County, call the car accident attorneys at […]
Winter has blown its icy breath across Illinois and made driving conditions more dangerous. Every year, thousands of automobile accidents can be attributed to bad weather and icy road conditions. These lead to innumerable injuries and dozens of fatalities throughout the winter season in Chicago.
One of the leading causes of car accidents is brake failure. When brakes are improperly manufactured, or carelessly maintained, the ability of the driver to stop their vehicle is considerably reduced. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 5%, or 1 in 20 car accidents are caused by brake failures. Thus, it is a significant problem that legislators, regulators, and Chicago car accident attorney’s are eager to put a stop to.