Car Accident,Personal Injury - November 3, 2020

Distracted driving is dangerous driving. There is no other way to describe distracted driving behaviors. Anytime a person takes their focus off of the roadway, the chances of a severe accident occurring increase significantly. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our car accident lawyers know that it is important to understand Illinois’ distracted driving laws. Far…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - October 2, 2020

Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death in the United States. From 2016 – 2019 there was an average of over 100 fatalities every day according to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) data. We wanted to find out which vehicles are most often involved in fatal crashes, so with the help of…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - September 1, 2020

Chicago is a vibrant city offering many options for entertainment during the Labor Day weekend. For many, Labor Day marks the final days of sunshine and warm weather. As with many national holidays, Labor Day weekend leads to a surge in travel, leading to a spike in traffic accidents. It also ranks among the heaviest…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - August 24, 2020

If you or somebody you love enjoys riding a bicycle, whether for recreational purposes or as a method of transportation to get from place to place, then you know safety is paramount. Bicyclists are incredibly vulnerable to severe injuries in the event an accident occurs. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were more…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - November 30, 2019

Every state has laws in place regarding how dark a vehicle’s window tint is allowed to be. These laws are all based on the percentage of darkness and the reflection your windows are allowed to have. Most vehicles on the roadway have some level of tint. However, for the sake of public safety, Illinois has…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - November 24, 2019

When you are on the roadway, you need to have a vehicle that will not pose a safety risk to you or anyone on the road around you. This means that the vehicle needs to be in good working order, with all lights and turn signals working properly. This also means that your mirrors are…

Car Accident,Child Injury,Personal Injury - November 22, 2019

If you are a parent or regularly transport younger kids around in your vehicle, then you want to ensure they are safe. Illinois has laws in place regarding the use of car seats and booster seats. These laws can be confusing, especially when it comes to parents knowing when to graduate their child to a…

Car Accident,Personal Injury - October 21, 2019

Parents strive to keep their children safe when they ride in vehicles. However, it can be confusing for parents to understand what kind of child safety seat to use and which state laws apply to their situation. In this state, the Illinois Child Passenger Protection Act outlines what parents and guardians of younger children must…

Car Accident,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Premises Liability - September 11, 2019

Whenever you go somewhere, the first and last place you usually see at that location is the parking lot. Parking lots are one of the most commonly visited places for everyone, even though we rarely think about them. For every one visit you make to a store or other property, that is two visits to…

Car Accident,Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury - August 26, 2019

Everyone knows they must follow traffic laws when their vehicle is in motion, but it is important to remember that there are laws when it comes to parking your vehicle as well. Illegally parking a vehicle in Illinois can lead to major fines or even worse, pedestrian collisions. If drivers do not abide by these…