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CHICAGO, February 2021 – Chicago personal injury lawyer Todd A. Smith, a founding partner with Brian LaCien of Smith LaCien LLP, has been listed by Illinois Super Lawyers as the Number 2 top-rated Illinois lawyer in their 2021 edition – covering all practice areas. He has been on the Illinois Super Lawyers list since its…

The condition of a state’s roads and highways can have a direct impact on the safety and well-being of the men and women who drive on them. Poor road conditions can lead to more preventable accidents and a higher likelihood of injuries. Recently, the Reason Foundation evaluated and ranked states based on the condition and…

A car accident only takes a few moments to happen, but the implications can last a lifetime. Your life can change instantly, and you may find yourself left with painful injuries, extensive property damage and other complications. What you do over the following days, weeks and months matters for both your physical and your financial…

Intersection-related car crashes are, or should be, a serious concern for everyone on the roads. Nationally, 40 percent of all crashes occur at intersections and are the second largest category of accidents, led only by rear-end collisions. Crashes at intersections happen precisely because of their locations. When two or more roads cross each other, the…

While self-driving cars aren’t ready to hit the roadways, fully autonomous trucks are right around the corner. Walmart announced this month it will use autonomous box trucks to make deliveries in Arkansas starting in 2021. The giant retailer has been working for 18 months with a company called Gatik on the pilot. Next year, the…

Over the past several years, Chicago has made considerable improvements to its streets and sidewalks as part of its plan to improve Chicagoan’s safety, connectivity, livability and health and ultimately make the Windy City the safest city in the country for pedestrians. The city’s first Chicago Pedestrian Plan, introduced in 2012 by the Chicago Department…

Motor vehicle accidents happen in an instant, leaving you with injuries and complications that can change the course of your life. You may be in pain and facing a long recovery, but you may also be facing high medical bills, time off from work and loss of certain abilities you used to have. While it…

Deer accidents are a serious threat in Illinois, particularly for drivers who travel in rural parts of the state or who commute to neighboring states like Wisconsin and Iowa. What if car safety technology could prevent these often-serious car accidents? In Illinois, you have a 1 in 144 chance of hitting a deer or other…