Many of us have become so accustomed to driving that we forget to consider just how dangerous driving really is. Unfortunately, for various reasons, including distracted driving, speeding, and more, car accidents, ranging in severity, often occur on roadways across America. Depending on the circumstances of your crash, you may have incurred some minor bruising up to severe, life-altering injuries. As a result, you are likely interested in pursuing compensation relating to medical costs and damage to your vehicle.

For this blog, we will review common mistakes people make in the aftermath of a car accident, errors that, if you make them, can potentially jeopardize your pursuit of compensation. If you have been involved or injured in a car accident, do not hesitate to contact an attorney who will ensure your rights remain protected throughout the process and that the compensation you may be entitled to can be pursued to the fullest extent possible.

Mistakes People Make After Car Accidents

The moments after a car accident can be highly stressful, confusing, and even frightening. However, always remember that making mistakes in these initial moments, the moments following, and the days and weeks after the accident will make it more challenging to receive the compensation you may be entitled to. These mistakes include the following:

Glenview police recently announced that they had arrested and were charging a 55-year-old woman with reckless homicide, speeding more than 35 mph over the speed limit, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving too fast for conditions, and following too closely nearly eight months after a March 19 six-vehicle accident that left one man dead. The woman was driving her vehicle southbound on Milwaukee Avenue too fast on wet pavement when her vehicle struck the car of the 73-year-old man, who was killed, and triggered the six-vehicle crash.

For people who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents, criminal charges against negligent parties are welcome news but in the end, they may not do much to help people suffering after crashes. A prosecutor handling a criminal case is more concerned with getting convictions than any kind of restitution for people affected by the crash, so civil personal injury cases are usually the best hope most people have.

Differences Between Civil and Criminal Cases Involving Personal Injury

When a car accident occurs, criminal charges are not often in order. Many people who are responsible for crashes simply exchange information with the driver they hit and go about their day without having to face arrest or traffic tickets.

Buses are a common mode of transportation, and they are particularly common in Illinois where thousands of people every day rely on charter buses, public transportation buses, and school buses. Unfortunately, there are far too many bus accidents on the roads and in the streets of America.

Our legal professionals are aware of the difficulties bus accident victims face, particularly those harmed in rail or bus incidents that involve fast travel. If you or someone you know has been involved in a bus accident, you need guidance and experience from a trusted bus accident attorney dedicated to ensuring you get the best outcome in your case. 

Reasons for Bus Accidents

Buses provide a particularly serious threat to both passengers and other road users due to their massive size. Bus accidents are frequently brought on by:

Severe burns from car accidents are some of the most devastating injuries that a person can suffer. Not only do they cause excruciating pain, but they also often lead to disfigurement and disability. Burn victims often need significant medical intervention, including surgery and rehabilitative care. Many deal with debilitating psychological problems after a disfiguring burn injury - especially if the burn is in a highly visible area like the face. 

Car crash victims who suffer burn injuries may be entitled to financial compensation for their medical needs, lost income, and other damages. If you or a loved one has been burned in a car accident, contact a qualified personal injury attorney to discuss your legal options.

Liability Parties in a Burn Injury Case 

Serious car accidents can often lead to fires and explosions - especially if one of the vehicles was carrying flammable materials. Chemical burns may result from corrosive gasses and liquids spilled by a commercial truck in a collision. Airbags are often the cause of chemical burns to the face and neck. 

Rear-end crashes are one of the most common car accidents that occur. Although many of these types of crashes are considered “minor,” the reality is that the injuries that victims suffer in these accidents can result in long-term or even permanent medical issues.

Common Causes of Rear-End Crashes

In the majority of rear-end accidents, the incidents were preventable and would not have occurred if the driver in the rear had not engaged in some kind of negligent or reckless driving behavior. The most common acts include:

• Distracted driving, including texting or talking on the phone, setting the GPS, fiddling with the radio, talking to a passenger, or eating and drinking

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