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Highway Shoulder Accidents: What You Should Know?

Published: Mar 26, 2024 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Though often overlooked, highway shoulder accidents can have serious consequences.  The shoulder of a highway is meant to provide a safe area for vehicles to pull over in emergencies or for maintenance purposes.  However, drivers misusing or neglecting the shoulder can cause a severe...

What if I am in a Car Accident on Vacation?

Published: Mar 19, 2024 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Vacations are meant to be a time for fun and relaxation. However, sometimes unforeseen circumstances, like a car accident, can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Whether your relaxation involves sightseeing or days on the beach, knowing how to handle a car accident on vacation...

Car Accidents Due to Brake Failure

Published: Feb 27, 2024 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Perhaps the most crucial element of a vehicle’s safety is its brakes.  So, who is at fault if your brakes fail and an accident occurs?  The following discusses the causes of brake failure and what measures you could take to prevent such accidents. Brake failure...

Who Is Responsible for Pothole Car Accidents?

Published: Feb 14, 2024 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Potholes can cause significant property damage and injuries. It is estimated that pothole damages cost about $3 billion annually – in the worst-case scenarios, they lead to serious bodily injuries. Road hazards like these are also thought to be responsible for one-third of yearly...

David Cates, Esq. Named to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers List

Published: Jan 25, 2024 Firm News

The Cates Law Firm is pleased to announce that Founding Principal David Cates, Esq. has been named to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list. David is a top-rated lawyer recognized for his accomplishments in personal injury law. David practices complex, nationally recognized cases, including...