Auto Accidents

You set your clock back 1 hour last night for the end of daylight saving time. Doing so means it will be lighter earlier in the day and also darker earlier in the day. You can expect sunset in Chicago as early as 4:40 p.m. this week.

This week, October 21-27, is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Teens new to driving are at a high risk when they get behind the wheel. Consider the scope of the problem as illustrated by these statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

Preliminary data from the Illinois Department of Transportation shows that there have been 496 fatal crashes in our state in 2018 thus far.

Teaching your teen how to drive can be exciting and nerve-wracking. You knew this day would come, but you just want them to be safe. Car accidents are a very real risk. But there are things you can do to help your teen prevent accidents and hopefully lower their risk. Read below for more information on that.

At Sklare Law Group, we handle accident claims all the time. That means every day we speak with people who have been severely injured in motor vehicle accidents. Our clients are living with life-altering injuries, and we fight passionately to pursue maximum compensation on their behalves.

This month was National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Thousands of fatalities in recent years can be attributed to car accidents that involve distracted driving as a contributing factor.

If you were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident over the holidays, now is the time to call our experienced attorneys for guidance. During a free claim evaluation, we'll determine if you have a case to pursue compensation above and beyond any initial insurance company offers. The only way to know if you have a case is to call us.