Right Turn Collisions
Bicycles travel on the right-hand side of the road, making right-turn collisions quite common. Right turn collisions occur when a motor vehicle turns right … Continued
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Left Turn Collisions
One of the most common accidents involving a bicycle are left turn collisions. Left turn collisions occur when car drivers, who in Illinois are required … Continued
Read More.Hit and Run Accidents
Responsibility is the most crucial word in a driver’s lexicon. When a person gets a driver’s license, they assume a duty of care. A … Continued
Read More.Child Bicycle Crashes
Learning to ride a bicycle is one of the most exciting moments in a child’s life and their first step towards more independence. Bicycling … Continued
Read More.Bike Share (Divvy) Accidents
Divvy is Chicagoland’s bike share system with 6,000 bikes available and over 570 stations that has been providing Chicago residents and tourists with convenient, … Continued
Read More.Broadside Collisions
Broadside collisions, also known as “T-bone accidents,” are classified as collisions where one vehicle’s side is hit by the front of another. When broadside … Continued
Read More.Opening Car Doors
Data from the City of Chicago showed that between 2010 and 2012, crashes as a result of opening car doors made up between 7.3 … Continued
Read More.Road Rage FAQs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines road rage as when a driver “commits traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or … Continued
Read More.Road Rage
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines road rage as when a driver “commits traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property; … Continued
Read More.Head On Collisions
There is nothing quite as shocking or emotionally traumatizing as having a head-on collision. It is a rare type of crash, but it can result … Continued
Read More.Sideswipe
Sideswipe accidents are generally when two vehicles drive too close to one another in their respective lanes and make contact. This typically results … Continued
Read More.Following Too Closely
Following a car too closely is better known amongst drivers as “tailgating” another car. Tailgating carries significant risks to the car being followed as … Continued
Read More.Failure to Obey Traffic Signs, Lights, Stop Signs
One of the most basic rules of the road is reading and obeying traffic signs, lights, and stop signs. Yet, some drivers still … Continued
Read More.Driver Inexperience
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), young and inexperienced drivers have higher crash rates than older and more experienced drivers in … Continued
Read More.PI Speeding
Some of us are guilty of speeding to some degree, however, sometimes it can cause extremely serious damage. Elite Driving School’s website defines speeding … Continued
Read More.Skills Exam
A part of the process of obtaining a valid motorcycle license is to pass the skills exam. Only after you have passed the knowledge/written … Continued
Read More.Written Exam
The written exam is mandatory to complete and pass before one can obtain their motorcycle license. In Illinois, the exam is 15 questions long … Continued
Read More.Motorcycle Permits
Before you can get a motorcycle license, you must successfully go through the permit period. A motorcycle permit still allows you on the road … Continued
Read More.Getting Your Motorcycle License
Before you can think about buying a motorcycle, you should know the requirements involved in being permitted to drive one, in the first place. … Continued
Read More.Why Are Motorcycle Crashes So Serious?
It is extremely common for motorcyclists involved in an accident to fare worse than an automobile driver would in an accident. In fact, Nolo … Continued
Read More.Is a Motorcycle Safer Than a Car?
There are various factors to take into account when evaluating the safety of a motorcycle or car. It is generally accepted that a car … Continued
Read More.Can Motorcycles Be Safe?
While there is an increased risk with riding a motorcycle as opposed to a car, there are ways to make the situation safer … Continued
Read More.Why Are Motorcycles So Dangerous?
Motorcyclists are more likely to find themselves in an accident and those accidents are more likely to result in more severe injuries than cars … Continued
Read More.What is the One Bite Rule?
The One Bite Rule is one of three common theories of liability in dog bite cases. The One Bite Rule generally means that the … Continued
Read More.What is Illinois’ Strict Liability Dog Bite Statute?
Typically, states will have one of two legal theories regarding dog bites that they follow. The first, known as the “One Bite Rule” states … Continued
Read More.What is Illinois’ Dog Bite Statute?
Illinois, like all other states, has specific statutes regarding dog bites. Law 510 ILCS 5/16 states: “If a dog or other animal, without provocation, … Continued
Read More.What’s the Deadline for Filing an Illinois Dog Bite Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations limits how long a victim has to file a lawsuit following their injury. Every state has a statute of limitations … Continued
Read More.Psychological Counseling
Following a dog bite attack, your main concern is your physical health. Injuries due to a dog bite are painful and often require multiple … Continued
Read More.Emotional Distress
Dog bites are not only painful, but the psychological scars they can cause may continue far past the time it takes the physical injuries … Continued
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