Every driver in Naperville assumes a responsibility to operate their vehicle in a manner that keeps themselves and others safe. This duty becomes even more critical when traffic conditions, weather, or congestion warrant slower speeds than the posted limit. Driving too fast for conditions, whether due to poor weather, heavy…
Driving on Illinois roads comes with its risks, and one of the most significant is the chance of being involved in an accident with a driver who has insufficient insurance coverage. Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is designed to protect you in these situations, ensuring that you are not left with…
In car accidents, the forces involved often result in injuries to components of the body that absorb impact or brace against forces, such as the head, neck, chest, and shoulders. Due to the shoulder’s wide range of motion and relatively complex anatomy, shoulder injuries are frequently sustained in car accidents…
When you suffer a personal injury from a car accident, slip and fall, or another incident caused by someone else’s negligence, the insurance company’s adjuster may contact you soon, often before you fully understand the extent of your injuries. Their job is not to make you whole. Their job is…
A slip and fall in a restaurant can be embarrassing, painful, and suddenly life-disrupting. Whether you’re visiting downtown Naperville for a night out or grabbing lunch near the train station, a fall on someone else’s property can lead to broken bones, head injuries, sprains, or long-term pain. In this blog,…
When a loved one is injured in a nursing home, families are shocked, scared, and often confused about what to do next. Injuries in long-term care settings range from medication errors and pressure ulcers to falls, physical abuse, and neglect, and each type of harm can trigger different legal claims,…
Speeding is more than just a traffic ticket: it changes the physics of collisions, increases the chance that a crash will be deadly, and makes Naperville’s otherwise safe neighborhood streets and busy corridors far more dangerous for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists. In a growing suburban city like Naperville, with…
Interstate 88 (I-88) is a major east-west artery across northern Illinois, carrying heavy commuter traffic, freight trucks, and commercial traffic between the Fox Valley, Aurora, Naperville, and points west into the Quad Cities region. Because I-88 mixes high speeds, long stretches of freeway, variable weather, and frequent access points, truck…
When a serious injury changes the fabric of a marriage, the consequences extend beyond medical bills and lost wages. Loss of consortium is the legal way Illinois recognizes and compensates a spouse (and in some circumstances other close family members) for the deprivation of the benefits of a marital relationship:…
Motorcycle riding season in Illinois can be glorious, but winters here are long, cold, and wet enough to sideline most riders. Proper winter storage protects your bike, saves you time and money in spring, and helps avoid common problems like battery failure, stale fuel, flat spots in tires, and corrosion.…