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If you partially contributed to a car accident in Illinois, your degree of fault plays a crucial role in the claims process, and it can affect your ability to recover compensation for the damages you suffered. Here is how such situations often play out. After an...
When you get pulled over by the police on suspicion of impaired driving, whether you are in Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri, one step they may take is administering a breath test. This is designed to gauge your blood alcohol concentration, as it is illegal for most...
Some car crash expenses are direct. A collision in Illinois or the St. Louis area may cause injuries, which produce medical expenses. The crash also damages the vehicles involved, leading to expenses related to repairing damaged vehicles or acquiring a replacement...
Driving is innately dangerous. Motorists need to focus on their surroundings and be ready to make decisions with limited warning. As such, they should avoid circumstances that might impede their ability to focus or make appropriate decisions. The law prohibits driving...
Winter weather can make driving far more dangerous. Motorists in Illinois and the St. Louis, Missouri, area may face quite hazardous road conditions during the winter. Snow and ice can make roads all but impassable. Drivers can lose control when they hit black ice or...
Drivers typically need to carry both property damage and bodily injury liability insurance due to the risk of people getting hurt if they cause crashes. In cases where motorists do not have the insurance required by law or where the total collision costs exceed the...
Drivers leave the scene of a crash for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, they simply panic. Some drivers do it because they fear they’ll be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Others may have something illegal in their vehicle that they don’t...
Although it’s seen by some as a minor offense, the reality of shoplifting is more complex. In certain situations, shoplifting can be charged as a felony. The issue’s seriousness depends on factors such as past offenses, state laws and the item’s value. The most common...
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of catastrophic injuries. People experience traumatic amputations and crush injuries. They injure their brains or their spinal cords. Drivers generally understand that such incidents can cause life-altering expenses. Other...
Police officers frequently stop motorists who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They may also screen drivers for signs of impairment after collisions. Most motorists in the St. Louis, Missouri, area or in Illinois understand that police officers...