Can You Sue After a Car Accident in Illinois?
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, approximately 817 traffic crashes occurred daily in 2022 and more than 9 people were injured per hour. If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering whether you have the right to sue after a...
Do Men or Women Get in More Car Accidents?
Many people have preconceived ideas about whether men or women cause more accidents. By looking at car accident statistics by gender, several patterns emerge and some may come as a surprise. Continue reading to see what the data reveals about who is the better...
Weather-Related Car Accidents
According to the Department of Transportation, 5.8 million vehicle crashes happen every year and 21% are weather-related accidents as well as 19% of all crash injuries and 16% of crash fatalities. Getting in a car accident in the winter can be particularly stressful,...
What is a Snow Squall and Why Are They So Dangerous?
We know by now that tornadoes in Chicago are possible, but what about tornado-like snow storms? This is just one way that some would describe a snow squall. Thanks to the notorious lake-effect, Chicago and the surrounding areas are particularly susceptible to this...