Key Takeaways The airbag light on a vehicle’s dashboard indicates potential issues in the SRS that require attention for the safety system to function correctly and should not be ignored. Common causes for the airbag light to come on include malfunctioning or damaged sensors, battery issues, damaged wiring, and connectors or clock spring issues, all […]
What you never wanted to happen to you has finally happened – you’ve been in a car accident and your vehicle is in BAD shape. So, what should you do now? What do you need to know? You may be wondering if your vehicle is a total loss or if it’s repairable. We’re here to […]
Speeding is illegal, even when it’s just a few miles over the limit. Sound crazy? While going five miles per hour (MPH) faster doesn’t make you a hardened criminal, it could cause trouble. You may not get a speeding ticket. However, if you’re in an accident while speeding (even five miles over), you could be […]
Red light cameras remain in heavy use in the area. So, you want to keep your guard up if you’re a Chicago area resident or drive in Illinois regularly. You need to know these devices are out there and be aware. Yes, they’re set up to keep drivers safe but that means they can catch […]
Witness a car accident in Illinois? Witnessing a car accident happens to most people at one time or another. After you have witnessed a car accident in Chicago, there may be an urgent need to want to help. This help must be provided without endangering you or anyone else. Have you witnessed an accident? Our […]
A Car Hit Me and Drove Off Hit and run crashes occur with an alarming frequency here in the U.S. according to the AAA Motor Club. It is not uncommon to have someone come into our office and say, “someone hit my car” or “I got hit by a car, and they drove off – […]
Car Accident Compensation Claim In most cases, passengers sustain injuries through totally no fault of their own. Since they don’t interact with the traffic, they’re injured unexpectedly. Usually, they don’t have time to prepare for the impact or even shield themselves. This leads to serious injuries and they may want to seek claims for the […]
If you’re involved in a car accident can you claim damages for pain and suffering? The answer to this is a definite yes. When you’re in a car accident and are not at fault, you have the right to receive compensation for the accident. You have the right to compensation for damages to your vehicle, […]
Rear-end accidents are surprisingly common. In fact, they are the single most common type of traffic accident throughout both the state and the country. Over 85,000 rear-end collisions occurred on the streets of Illinois in 2014 alone. [1] In fact, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimates that nearly half of all two-vehicle traffic accidents […]
