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Traffic lights are in place to help monitor the flow of traffic and prevent drivers from colliding with one another in busy areas. However, as personal injury lawyers in St Clair County, IL, we are saddened to see that a new analysis from the AAA Foundation reveals...
When the weather gets warm in the Midwest, biking becomes a favorite family activity. Whether you love to head out with your kids on the weekend or bike as a form of exercise, you should know the traffic laws that apply to cyclists in Illinois. As personal injury...
You probably ride a motorcycle for more than one reason. For example, not only does your bike allow you to satisfy your craving for adventure, but it is also an effective way to get to your destination. If you regularly ride in traffic, though, you must realize lane...
There are various ways to categorize different accidents involving railroad workers. By categorizing, it makes it easier to see which types of accidents pose the greatest risk to workers. Furthermore, it can help with developing stronger safety standards and helping...
Following any car accident, you must take certain steps to protect yourself and boost your odds of receiving fair compensation for your injuries. Specifically, you should do your best to document the accident scene. Because a picture is worth a thousand words, you...
Not every car accident claim is straightforward. When the cause of the crash is alcohol, which happens quite frequently around Illinois, there is generally no more need for evidence because it is obvious who is at fault. As auto accident lawyers in O'Fallon, IL we...
In 2010, Illinois became one of the first states to pass a law banning texting while driving. Cellphone ownership was common, and distraction-related driving accidents had jumped accordingly. As accident attorneys in O'Fallon, IL we see too many of these types of...
With fall around the corner, Halloween will soon be here. This night of fright and fun can easily turn into a real-life horror story, though, if you do not take proper precautions. Children are at a high risk of pedestrian accidents in general, reports the CDC....
In a previous post, we discussed the new law in Illinois that prohibits cellphone use while driving. Under the law, drivers are not allowed to do anything that involves holding their cellphone in their hand anytime they’re on the road. We are O'Fallon, IL attorneys...
Uber, Lyft and other rideshare services allow you to reach your destination without driving yourself. If you want to avoid looking for a parking spot, navigating traffic and the other mundane tasks that come with driving your own vehicle, taking a rideshare is a...