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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that 4.2% of all adult drivers fall asleep while driving. The study by the CDC surveyed nearly 150,000 people over the age of 18 in 19 states, including Illinois, and the District of Columbia. The other states involved included Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii,…
There are many intricate procedural rules and steps to follow when initiating a personal injury lawsuit. Making a mistake and/or failing to file the requisite papers within the established time frame can result in the preclusion of a claim for recovery. In a recent case, the plaintiff was ultimately precluded from bringing an action for…
When looking for a Chicago Personal Injury attorney to represent you or a loved one after an injury or accident it is critical that you take this decision seriously. An attorney who understands what you are struggling with every day and that uses technology to expedite and track your case in the best possible way…
Whiplash, or neck strain, is one of the most common injuries for car accident victims. Although car accidents are usually when you hear of such injuries, any impact to the head that causes a sudden jerk forward or backward can cause the whiplash. Thus, contact sports, falling, sudden movements, or intentional torts, such as battery,…
Long hours and long roads, whether you drive locally or across the country, the fact of life for a CDL driver is that you spend many hours on the road and an accident may be inevitable. There are many things to be aware of and to consider when operating a commercial vehicle. There are also…
Waking up every day, stricken with anxiety, stress or pain related to an auto accident can make recovery even more difficult. Many people don’t understand that being involved in an auto accident is one of many phases of injury. After the initial shock of your situation and injuries wears off, which itself may last for…
No fault laws are gaining popularity as US citizens are demanding more tort reform in their states. No fault insurance is typically associated with automobile claims. With such insurance, when an accident occurs an injured party’s own insurance will cover for some portion of the bodily injury. If the injury exceeds the amount of coverage,…
Car manufacturers in recent decades have been issuing more recalls on their vehicles. In the United States, car manufacturers must comply with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Originally enacted in 1966, the Act outlines the safety standards manufacturers must use but they also require recalls to be issued when manufacturers have safety…
If there is one traffic situation that makes the blood of Chicagoans boil it is the presence of traffic cameras. These cameras are typically set up at intersections to catch those who run the lights and potentially increase the possibility of traffic accidents. Other cameras are speed cameras that can issue tickets for those violating…
In most states, the basic rules of the road are fairly similar. So much so that many people are unaware of the nuances of each state. It is important to familiarize oneself with the local traffic rules whenever traveling in or moving to a new state. Below are some of the most helpful rules to…
