Route 53 has notoriously been a dangerous highway for motor vehicle drivers, but the construction being completed there may soon alleviate the number of serious accidents. Last week marked the expected half-way point for the Illinois Department of Transportations (IDOT) Route 53 construction project, which began on August 29, 2011,…
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DuPage County Car Accident Cases: Service of Process Upon the At-Fault Driver Following a Motor Vehicle Accident
When a plaintiff pursues a personal injury lawsuit as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Illinois, it is imperative to properly serve the defendant with a complaint and summons. Failure to properly serve a defendant may be fatal to a plaintiff’s case. Under Supreme Court Rule 103(b), a…
DuPage County Dog Bite Lawyers: Pleading a Negligence Cause of Action
When filing a dog bite complaint, the plaintiff may pursue multiple theories of liability against the dog owner. The Animal Control Act holds dog owners strictly liable for bites and attacks by their dog. E.g. 510 ILCS 5. Prior to the passage of the Animal Control Act, a plaintiff was…
Aurora Dog Bite Lawyers: Defeating Rare Defenses to Dog Owner Liability
The Illinois Animal Control Act provides a basis for dog bite victims to recover if they have been the victim of a dog bite. However, an animal attack, on its own, is not necessarily an automatic basis for liability. There are rare situations that may prevent the plaintiff from proving…
Kane County Car Accidents: Distracted Drivers and Cell Phones
Most Kane County residents are aware of the dangers of using cell phones while driving, but many still answer the phone while driving or even text while driving. Significantly, statistics show that a driver who is texting has the same impaired response time as an intoxicated driver. If you must…
Illinois Motor Vehicle Lawyers: Identifying Responsible Parties After A Motor Vehicle Collision
The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident can be legally complex. Often times, a person other than the driver to the striking vehicle, may be additionally responsible for the damages caused by a motor vehicle collision. Under Illinois law, two common scenarios in which a person or entity may be…
DuPage County Car Accident Lawyers: Downers Grove’s 2011 Neighborhood Traffic Study
In March 2011, the Village of Downers Grove released its Neighborhood Traffic Study (the “Study”). The Study investigated Downers Grove’s traffic issues by studying a specific section of the community– the neighborhood bounded by Main Street, Fairview Avenue, Maple Avenue, and 55th Street. Incredibly detailed and comprehensive, the Study analyzed…
DuPage County Truck Accident Lawyers: U.S. Department of Transportation Bans the Use Of Hand-Held Cell Phones In Trucks
On November 23, 2011, the U.S. Department of Transportation (“USDOT”) announced the final rule that prohibits interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-hand cell phones while operating vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) finalized the rule with the…
DuPage County Car Accidents: Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions occur every day in DuPage County. Some accidents are relatively minor and occur at slow speeds; other times, severe accidents occur as a result of a high speed, heavy impact collision. Regardless of the severity of the car accident, injuries often result. Common symptoms include pain in the…
Naperville Pedestrian Accident Lawyers: City Adopts Plan To Promote Pedestrian Safety, Reduce Injuries
As a part of the City of Naperville’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the Naperville Pedestrian Plan (“Plan”) was created to design and implement policies, practices, and programs that promote a safe pedestrian experience and limit pedestrian accidents. The Plan also recognizes that there are many different pedestrian experiences and paths of…