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What Distracts a Distracted Driver?

Published: Feb 7, 2022 Distracted Driving, Personal Injury

Life comes with plenty of distractions. Unfortunately, those distractions continue for many drivers when they slide behind the wheel. Even the smallest distraction may lead to anything from a small fender-bender to a devastating, deadly car crash.   In 2020, more than 42,000 individuals...

Ryan J. Mahoney Named on 2022 Super Lawyers List

Published: Jan 28, 2022 Press

The Cates Law Firm, LLC is pleased to announce that its co-partner and personal injury attorney Ryan J. Mahoney has been selected to this year’s Super Lawyers list for the second year in a row. Ryan has extensive experience in the courtroom trying cases...

David Cates Selected to 2022 Super Lawyers List

Published: Firm News

The Cates Law Firm, LLC is honored to announce that David Cates has been selected to the 2022 Super Lawyers list. David has extensive experience in personal injury cases, including class actions and mass torts. He has litigated numerous cases that ended in millions...

What Causes Side Impact Accidents?

Published: Jan 13, 2022 Auto Accident, Personal Injury

A side impact accident in which one vehicle gets broadsided by another, also known as a T-bone accident, is one of the most dangerous and devastating type of motor vehicle accidents. Technological advancements have led to many new vehicle safety features such as blind...

What Should Be in My Vehicle’s Winter Safety Kit?

Published: Dec 21, 2021 Auto Accident

Driving on Illinois roads during the winter requires experience and preparation. Even a short trip to work could turn into an ordeal if a blizzard blows through while you are at work and the roads are full of snow when you want to get...

What Are Safety Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Travel?

Published: Nov 19, 2021 Auto Accident

Illinois has many families and individuals who enjoy gathering with friends and family for the annual Thanksgiving Holiday. Lots of people travel by car to where they will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and spend a lot of time behind the wheel. That means increased...