Car Accidents
Car accidents can happen at any moment. There are multiple reasons why they may occur. The biggest contributing factor in car wrecks is driver distraction, which can take many forms. Everything from cell phone usage, adjusting the radio, and looking at scenery to passengers, children, and driver fatigue can be considered driver distraction. All of these things can contribute to car accidents. Rubbernecking is also a large problem, particularly in urban areas. Rubbernecking involves the driver becoming absorbed in the activity on the side of the road, including recent wrecks or someone who has been pulled over by a police car. This type of driver behavior tends to slow down traffic and cause more accidents.
While some car accidents are minor fender benders, others can cause serious injuries or even death. If you were in a car accident, you may have incurred injuries that required special medical treatment. Fractures, disc herniation, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or soft tissue injuries are typical to car accidents. These can impact your life significantly, depending on the severity and number of the injuries you sustained.
Depending on the circumstances, you may need legal representation in the aftermath of your car accident. The lawyers at VanDerGinst Law, P.C. know how traumatic it can be to live through a serious car accident or lose a loved one due to another's negligence. With all you are dealing with, you deserve to have someone who will be able to handle your case with professionalism and make it as stress-free as possible.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as the result of a car accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
More Information
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- Air Bag Injuries
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Bus Accidents - Information for those involved in traffic accidents involving a collision between a a vehicle carrying many passengers used for public transport and another motor vehicle or pedestrian.
- Car Accident Statistics
- Information for Passengers Involved in Car Accidents
- Intersection Accidents
- Personal Injury Damages
- Seatbelt Laws
- Speeding Violations and Other Traffic Laws
- Whiplash Information
Links on the Web
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| Tue, 08 May 2012 10:51:21 GMT Blotter: One Teen Ticketed For Underage Drinking, Three Caught With Cannabis Patch.com ... and improper lane usage Sunday, May 6, in the 4100 block of Dundee Road, police reported. Driver Charged After Car Accident Brian S. Bekier, 33, of Mount Prospect, was arrested and charged with driving with a suspended license after he was involved ... Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Wed, 02 May 2012 19:30:23 GMT Oswego Toddler Dies From Injuries Suffered in Van, Bus Accident Patch.com An Oswego toddler who was seriously injured in an accident with a bus last week has died, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Monday morning. Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:36:51 GMT Court Watch: Judge Refuses to Put 'Gag Order' On Possible Murder Trial Witnesses Patch.com ... Assaulted on Mokena Forest Preserve Path Nude Man Nabbed Twice by Mokena Police Frankfort Man Wanted in Fatal '10 Accident Has Troubled Driving Past Local Officials Pool Their Resources, Invite Drug Addicts DeVry Student Accidentally Buys Cookies ... Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:30:57 GMT Court Watch: E-Mails to be Used Against Frankfort Man Trying to Buy Sex With Kids Patch.com ... n Assaulted on Mokena Forest Preserve Path Nude Man Nabbed Twice by Mokena Police Frankfort Man Wanted in Fatal '10 Accident Has Troubled Driving Past DeVry Student Accidentally Buys Cookies Laced With Drugs Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:26:26 GMT Driver cited in Oak Forest accident; student in critical condition The Southtown Star While students at Jack Hille School in Oak Forest rally around a classmate who was seriously injured when he was hit by a car Friday night, school officials said the 151st Street accident site is dangerous and long has been in need of more traffic controls. Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
| Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:23:31 GMT Funeral Arrangements Set for Boy Who Died After Baseball Accident in Wheaton Patch.com Funeral arrangements have been set for Eric Lederman, the 12-year-old Oswego boy who died last week after being hit by a baseball in Wheaton . Click here to read this Car accidents news article. |
