Common Causes of Car Accidents

 Posted on November 07, 2025 in Car Accidents

If you have been hurt in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, that driver may be liable for paying for your damages. These can include your medical expenses, property damage, lost income, and the pain and suffering you endured. However, before you can collect compensation, it is up to you to prove that the driver acted negligently in a personal injury claim. A Glenview, IL car accident attorney can help you identify the cause of the crash to support your case.

At Gruzmark Law, Ltd., we have investigated numerous car crashes and helped our clients obtain meaningful payouts for their damages.

Three Common Causes of Car Crashes in Illinois

Speeding

Posted speed limits are there for a reason. Drivers who go well above the pace of traffic have a harder time reacting to incoming obstacles in time. This frequently leads to rear-end accidents caused by speeding drivers who cannot brake in time to avoid a collision with another car.

In the blur of events leading up to a car accident, it is not always easy to identify when a driver was speeding. Without concrete evidence, the negligent driver’s insurance company may try to deny liability for your damages. To prove that a driver was speeding, our firm can look for evidence like tire marks from hard braking, video footage from traffic cameras, and witness statements that line up with your account.

Drunk Driving

Impaired or intoxicated drivers are responsible for a significant number of car accidents every year. These drivers often exhibit unreliable judgment, impaired coordination, or even losing control behind the wheel, which poses an extreme danger to motorists and pedestrians.

Calling the police at the scene of a drunk driving accident is important for documenting the crash. The written police report can also serve as evidence for your claim, serving as reliable testimony that the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Distracted Driving

Smart technology accessible at our fingertips has made life much more convenient. Unfortunately, this same technology has also contributed to a rise in distracted driving accidents, particularly those caused by texting while driving. This can lead to rear-end accidents by a driver failing to notice a stopped car in front of them, or even T-bone accidents caused by distracted drivers blowing through a red light.

Working with a lawyer is critical in these cases. An attorney can work to preserve critical evidence for your claim, like time stamped cell phone records showing that a driver was on a phone call or sending messages when the accident happened. Our firm can also help you push back against claims of negligence on your part, which could reduce the total amount you receive in compensation (735 ILCS 5/2-1116).

Contact a Cook County, IL Car Crash Injury Lawyer

To get the compensation you deserve in a car accident claim, you will have to provide proof that the other driver was largely responsible for the collision. At Gruzmark Law, Ltd., we can take on your case, compiling evidence and filing the required paperwork while you recover. To set up a free consultation with our Glenview, IL personal injury attorneys, call us at 847-729-7660 today.