The Chicago bicycle lawyers at Abels & Annes are representing a cyclist injured last week (July 8) after being rear-ended by a driver. The client was northbound on LaSalle in the bike lane. As he approached Schiller he was rear-ended. The at-fault driver was ticketed and the client was taken…
One out of every three fatal traffic crashes in 2008 was alcohol related, according to statistics released this month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In fact, Mothers Against Drunk Driving calls DUI the most frequently committed violent crime in the United States. Nationwide, fatal alcohol-related crashes dropped from…
Illinois reduced fatal accidents across the board in 2008, even seeing a drop in fatal motorcycle accidents, despite a rise in motorcycle deaths nationwide, which increased from 5,174 deaths in 2007 to 5,290 deaths in 2008. Chicago accident lawyers at Abels & Annes are publishing the results of the annual…
The Chicago car accident attorneys at Abels & Annes urge seniors and those concerned about an older loved one’s ability to drive to get the facts and talk about the importance of keeping our older drivers safe. Older Americans represent the largest and fastest growing segment of our population. And,…
Nationwide traffic fatalities hit the lowest level in almost half a century last year and the fatality rate, which accounts for variables like fewer miles traveled due to the economy and last year’s gas prices, reached the lowest level ever recorded, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. However, more…
A teenage driver has filed a personal injury lawsuit after an Illinois trucking accident left her paralyzed. The injured teen, age 19, filed suit last week against 12 people and companies involved in the muli-car collision on I-270 on Feb. 4, 2008 which left her 2001 Saturn trapped beneath the…
Insuring a rental car is critical in the event of a Chicago car accident — Illinois visitors and residents alike are encouraged to know the status of their coverage as we hit the height of summer tourist and driving season. Chicago car accident lawyers at Abels & Annes remind motorists…
Fourth of July holiday weekends claim an average of 500 to 700 lives in traffic fatalities and almost half are alcohol related, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2006 was the deadliest this decade with 659 fatalities, compared to the 200 that were recorded in 2007 when Fourth…
After failed attempts to reach a settlement, car accident lawyers at Abels & Annes have filed a lawsuit against a driver who is insured by State Farm. The claim arises out of an automobile vs. motor scooter collision which took place on June 25, 2008. Our client was riding his…
The tough economy is forcing people to reduce their automobile insurance, increase their deductibles, shop for cheaper coverage and, in some cases, even cancel their insurance. The Chicago car accident attorneys at Abels & Annes urge motorists to carry as much uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage as they can afford.…