Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you were injured in an accident, our motor vehicle accident blog articles feature important resources and information that can help you recover.

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29 Dec, 2022

What Is the Difference Between Uninsured and Underinsured?

The difference between uninsured and underinsured is that uninsured coverage will pay you out if the at-fault driver does not carry liability insurance. Underinsured insurance pays the shortfall when the other driver is insured, but his or her liability limits are not sufficient to cover the medical bills for anyone...

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29 Nov, 2022

How Much Should You Settle for After Getting Hit by a Car?

Various factors will affect how much to settle for after getting hit by a car. The average settlement for bodily injury after a car accident ranges between $100 and $21,000. Settlement amounts are influenced by several issues such as jurisdiction, type of injuries, fault, and other factors, as you will...

questions to ask when hiring truck accident lawyer
30 Jun, 2022

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer

If you have been in an accident with an eighteen-wheeler and need legal representation, knowing what questions to ask when hiring a truck accident lawyer can help you find the right attorney to handle your case. You should ask questions about the lawyer's experience, focus areas, past successes, and the amount of...

who to sue in car accident involving taxi
24 Jun, 2022

Who to Sue in a Car Accident With a Taxi

A car accident lawyer can explain who to sue in a car accident with a taxi. In accidents involving taxis, it may be possible to sue one or more negligent parties responsible for the taxi accident, including taxi drivers, taxi companies, or other drivers involved. Determining who to sue in...

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21 Feb, 2022

What Is Distracted Driving?

What is distracted driving? Distracted driving may be considered negligence, depending on the type of distraction, the law of the state in which the distracted driving accident occurred, and the circumstances of the accident. In a state like Illinois, where texting while driving is illegal, distracted driving may be negligent...

What to do after a car accident in illinois
10 Feb, 2022

What to do after a car accident in Illinois

What Steps to Take after a Car Accident in Illinois Here are the essential steps to take after a car accident in Illinois. Make sure to follow them. Do Not Let Insurance Companies Control the Process Instead, if you have been in a car accident, speak with an attorney at...

When to Get a Lawyer After an Auto Accident
1 Jan, 2022

When to Get a Lawyer After an Auto Accident

When Should You Get an Attorney For an Auto Accident? At Strong Law Offices, we have the investigative resources needed to determine how motor vehicle accidents happen. Soon after a collision, we have a professional accident investigator on the scene. This person will measure skid marks, examine accident debris, inspect...

Car Insurance Online Verification
16 Dec, 2021

Illinois Car Insurance Verification

Illinois Car Insurance Verification Online In 2020, the Secretary of State for Illinois began a program for electronic liability insurance verification for individual drivers. However, Illinois is ramping up its efforts to get compliance by Illinois drivers with the introduction of a new program that started on July 1, 2021....

14 Dec, 2021

What Is Crashworthiness?​

Crashworthiness Legal Claims Crashworthiness is the science of using vehicle safety systems to prevent or reduce the risk of serious accident injuries. Strong Law Offices looks at all serious motor vehicle accident claims to determine whether the motor vehicle was "crashworthy." For example, our lawyers will ask: Did the vehicle maintain proper...

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6 Sep, 2021

3 Types of Distracted Driving

What Are the Three Types of Distracted Driving? There are three types of distractions: visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. Visual Distractions Visual distractions include any activities that take the eyes of drivers off the road. One is visually distracted when grabbing something from his or her bag, watching a video,...

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