Koester & Bradley, LLP knows that the Corona virus outbreak can leave clients feeling helpless, even if you are a present client. Tom Koester and Ryan Bradley, as well as our employees, are abiding by both Illinois State and Federal guidelines regarding shelter in place orders. In the process we have learned a great deal… Read More
Posts Tagged With: Automobile Accidents
What are the Most Common Injuries After a Car Accident In Illinois?
Car accidents happen. It is just a fact of life. In fact according to the New York Times, American have a 1 in 103 chance of suffering a death from a cart accident. Still, car crashes and accidents usually do not result in death. When you’re injured in a vehicle accident in Central Illinois or… Read More
Train and Automobile Collisions in Illinois: A Deadly Combination
It may be surprising to learn that accidents involving railroad track and crossings and automobiles and pedestrians are very frequent in Central Illinois. In fact Champaign Urbana has had a large number of injuries given the large amount of pedestrian traffic with the University of Illinois and large population base for downstate Illinois. The most… Read More
When and How Most Illinois Car Accidents Happen
Auto mishaps are the leading cause of death among individuals aged 1 to 34 years old nationally. The same general pattern holds true for Illinois as a state and also Champaign County and Central Illinois where Koester & Bradley focuses its personal injury practice. Over 40,000 individuals each year in the United States die as… Read More
Illinois State Troopers: Protecting Drivers Across Central Illinois
Everyone who has had the pleasure of navigating the highways they pass through Central Illinois in Champaign County has no doubt been on the lookout for the Illinois State Troopers. Each day these law enforcement professionals put their lives on the line to make sure that travelers on Illinois highways are safe and secure. Illinois… Read More
The Vital Importance of Tires for Driving Safety
Koester & Bradley Tells You All You Need to Know About Burning Rubber At Koester & Bradley our auto accident lawsuit team as well as our trucking accident litigators constantly see the carnage that can result from poor tire maintenance and worn out tires. It is understandable that Illinois drivers are reluctant to think about… Read More
Semi Trucks Are Annoying and Dangerous–Don’t Let Them Hurt You
How to share the road with Trucks on Interstate Highways With 10 gears, 500 horsepower, hauling 80,000 pounds and an average cruising speed of 65-70 miles per hour, today’s commercial vehicles were built with the long-haul in mind. But if you’ve ever gotten stuck behind an 18-wheeler in the city, you are all too aware… Read More
Proving Permanent Injuries in Your Illinois Accident Case
In Illinois like almost every other state, if you were hurt in an accident and if you can win your personal injury case, you will receive compensation for your injuries. However, if you had to endure very serious injuries, there may come a time where you reach what is referred to as the maximum medical… Read More
What to Do After A Hit and Run Auto Accident in Illinois
Car accidents can be a traumatizing experience. The concentration of major State and National Interstate highways and travelers in the Champaign Urbana and Danville Areas make Central Illinois a hotbed for accidents. Hit-and-run accidents can be even scarier. After all, the other person, who is often guilty of negligence behind the wheel and also Illinois… Read More
Important Information You Need Before Filing Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you’ve been injured in an accident and you’re looking to retain a personal injury attorney, you probably have a lot of questions when it comes to retaining a lawyer and filing personal injury lawsuits This is an overwhelming time and we understand that, so we’d like to provide you with some basic information to… Read More