Author: Jennifer L. Ashley

Chicago’s waterfront draws millions of visitors every year. From the Riverwalk, the lakefront trail, and Navy Pier to the city’s many marinas, harbors, and recreational docks, these spaces offer leisure and community connection for residents and tourists alike. Property owners and managers along the waterfront bear a legal duty to…

Fighting an insurance company after a car accident in Illinois can be one of the most surprisingly difficult aspects of pursuing a claim. Many people expect their own insurer to be on their side, and for the other driver’s provider to at least be understanding and not actively working against…

Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in Illinois and throughout the country. While they may seem straightforward, determining who is at fault and recovering the compensation you deserve is not always simple, particularly when insurance companies dispute liability to minimize your payout. In addition to…

A car accident can change your entire life in an instant. Severe injuries can limit your mobility and cause daily pain. Meanwhile, emotional trauma may leave you struggling with anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms. Fortunately, recovering compensation for your injuries may be possible, and it can make your road to…

One of the first steps a lawyer advises individuals to take following a car accident is to seek immediate medical attention for their injuries. This helps protect and preserve your health and safety. It can also help you build a more compelling claim for compensation for your injuries and strengthen…

If you suffered injuries in a motor vehicle collision, you may wonder, “Why is my settlement taking so long?” The car accident settlement process can be complex, and many factors can affect a claim and the timeline for recovering payment. Having an experienced car accident lawyer on your side can…

As self-driving features become increasingly common in new vehicles, the rate of motor vehicle collisions involving self-driving cars is only going to rise. This raises a critical question: Who bears self-driving car accident liability? The answer will depend on factors such as the cause of the collision and whether the…

Some accidents are caused by reckless driving on the part of someone who has borrowed a vehicle from a friend or family member. Others may occur when a person is driving a company vehicle for work, such as a passenger vehicle or a vehicle requiring a commercial driver’s license. In…

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ranks Illinois among the top states in the nation for comprehensive drunk driving laws, according to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. However, Illinois still reports thousands of drunk driving crashes and hundreds of DUI-related fatalities every year. Here is what you need to know…

Many drivers hold preconceptions about people who drive certain types of vehicles, but do these stereotypes have any basis in fact? Recent studies by Insurify reveal interesting patterns about which car models are most frequently involved in traffic violations. The connection between car models with the most speeding tickets and…