Category: Illinois Traffic Laws
Illinois traffic laws explained for accident victims: speed limits, right-of-way, seat belts, child seats, and how violations affect claims.
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Illinois Motorcycle Helmet Law and Injury Claims
Illinois has no motorcycle helmet law for any rider. Why the insurer helmet defense fails under Illinois case law, and how motorcycle…
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The Other Driver Got a Ticket: What It Means for Your Injury Claim
A citation is not evidence of fault in an Illinois injury case, and neither is a conviction after trial. A guilty plea…
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Hit by an Unlicensed or Suspended Driver in Illinois
An unlicensed driver does not automatically mean automatic fault, but it does create insurance gaps and a potential negligent entrustment claim against…
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Motorcycle Lane-Filtering and Lane-Splitting Crashes in Illinois
Illinois prohibits lane-splitting and lane-filtering. A rider who splits lanes faces comparative fault, but legally-positioned motorcyclists can still recover full damages when…
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Illinois Speeding Law and Car Accident Claims: What Chicago Drivers Should Know
How Illinois speeding laws affect fault and compensation in a Chicago car accident claim, and the evidence that proves the other driver…
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Illinois Distracted Driving Law and Car Accident Claims: What Chicago Drivers Should Know
Distracted driving is a leading cause of crashes in Chicago, from busy downtown arterials to neighborhood intersections.
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Illinois Child Safety Seat and Booster Law: What Chicago Families Should Know
Car accidents are overwhelming for any family, but when a child is involved the stakes feel even higher.
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Illinois Seat Belt Law and Car Accident Claims: What Chicago Drivers Should Know
Seat belts save lives, but after a crash they can also affect how insurance companies evaluate a claim.
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Illinois School Bus Stop‑Arm Law: What Drivers Must Do and How Claims Work
Illinois school bus stop-arm laws, the penalties for passing a stopped bus, and how injured children and families pursue claims after a…
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Scott’s Law (Move Over Law) in Illinois: What Drivers Must Do in Chicago
A roadside crash can happen in seconds—especially in Chicago traffic where lanes are tight and shoulders are narrow.