• Car Crash Accident Road
    Injury Law,  News

    The Weather, You and a Car Crash

    Rains, snow, hurricanes, winds, tornadoes, fog, dust storms and other weather issues can be devastating for drivers on the road. Recently at 10:55 AM on May 1st, 2023, at least 60 to 80 vehicles suffered a car crash pileup due to a dust storm blowing on Interstate 55 in Illinois that reduced visibility to zero.

  • Gavel Law Judge
    Injury Law

    Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

    Suppose you've been in an accident that someone else caused. Among the many questions swarming through your head would be whether you'll need to look into hiring an attorney or you will be handling it on your own. However, there are certain things you shouldn't try to do, and one of which is taking your injury case.

  • Car Driving Steering Wheel
    Traffic Code

    How to Avoid Accidents While Driving

    Our cars are supposed to be safe and comfortable spaces for us to get from point A to point B. Unfortunately, small mistakes can add up into an extremely unsafe–and even deadly–occurrence. There’s no guarantee that everyone else on the road will drive as safely and mindfully as you, but there are a few ways to ensure that you’re able to create a safe drive for yourself. Drive Defensively The best way to avoid needing a car accident lawyer is to drive defensively. The root of defensive driving is treating the road as though everyone else on it is a hazard. That doesn’t mean swerving away from every single vehicle,…

  • Car Snow
    Engineering

    Driving Tips to Save Fuel This Winter

    Winter is a difficult time of year for a lot of people, and it’s also a tough time for the environment. The more we have to control our surroundings to accommodate drastic highs and lows, the more emissions we end up putting out. Global warming and carbon emissions create a vicious cycle that is becoming more difficult to offset each year; however, it’s still crucial to do our part to live sustainably.

  • Car Crash
    Health Literacy

    What to Do When You Get in a Car Accident

    It’s a shocking moment when you collide with another car. Once the initial surprise and fear wear off, you can often find yourself scrambling for what to do next. Often drivers are so shaken by the incident that they are lost for words and actions. Therefore, having a list of what to do and what not to do when you find yourself in a car accident is helpful. When you have a checklist on hand to guide you through an emotional moment, it makes the process much easier to navigate. Make sure that you do the following when you get into an accident. Take Photos It’s essential to have a…

  • Police Ticket
    General Law

    3 Tips to Help You Avoid Getting A Ticket

    While no one wants to get a ticket while driving, many people often operate their vehicle in a way that could get them settled with a ticket, whether they’re breaking the law intentionally or not. And while there are some instances where a ticket is inevitable, like if you’ve been in a car accident, a ticket isn’t always a necessity. Knowing this, even if you do end up coming toe-to-toe with law enforcement regarding some kind of traffic violation, there are a few things you may want to try that could help you come away without a ticket in your hand. To show you how, here are three tips to…