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Some drivers mistakenly believe they can divide their attention between driving and another action. They’re wrong. Thousands are injured or die in distracted driving accidents every year. These injuries and deaths are more tragic because they’re entirely preventable. The National…

The steps you take immediately following a Peoria car accident can impact your ability to recover compensation for your damages. One of the most important documents you can obtain after an accident is the crash report. Crash reports highlight essential…

Car accidents happen, but in the Chambana region, they occur more frequently in certain areas. According to a traffic study conducted by the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC), the intersections and roads listed below are the most dangerous in…

Financial compensation for a car accident varies with each unique case. But amounts are often heavily based on the extent and severity of your injuries. Calculating the precise value of car accident claims can get complicated when you consider all…

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that kept most people at home or under restrictions, there were more than 42,000 fatal car accidents in 2020 across the country. For Illinois, 2020 was the deadliest year for car accidents since 2007. Many car…

You may think you need to contact your insurance company, or the other driver’s insurance company, as quickly as possible after a car accident. While there are time restrictions in your policy, you have time to talk to an attorney…

There’s no set timeline in car accident cases. Many issues could speed up or slow down your compensation. Although a car crash can cause serious financial problems, being too eager to settle can result in getting far less than your…

There were 4,653 pedestrian injuries and 173 pedestrian fatalities statewide in 2019, the latest data available from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Pedestrians in car crashes are 8.2 times more likely to be hurt than those inside the cars. You…

Animals are unpredictable by nature. Any animal, both wild and domesticated, can potentially attack and cause severe injury or illness. Some animals attack more frequently than others. But if an animal attacked, you could be entitled to financial compensation if…

You can have an accident anywhere, but some locations are more dangerous than others. Read below to learn about the most common accident locations in Springfield, Illinois. If you are in an accident, contact the Springfield attorneys at Staver Accident…