Car Accidents

Illinois employs a number of precautions designed to help drivers remain aware of the laws, inform them of changes to the flow of traffic and keep them from potential distractions. These precautions include dynamic messaging signs that hang above overpasses or stand...

It is impossible to go anywhere in Chicago without seeing someone using a smartphone. After all, according to the Pew Research Center, about 85% of Americans own one. These phones, of course, allow users to post to social media in real-time. After a car accident, it...

When it comes to motorcycle crashes, data shows again and again that these crashes tend to prove violent, serious and deadly more often than crashes that drivers of other vehicles face. While much of the fatal aspects of these crashes have to do with the lack of...

At one time or another, virtually every driver has gone through a red light. This happens for many different reasons, ranging from poorly calibrated traffic lights to road rage. Still, running red lights is exceedingly dangerous, particularly for pedestrians....

When you have just been in a car accident, you may feel unsure about who to speak and share information with. Under Illinois law, people involved in a reportable accident must report the incident to the Illinois Department of Transportation within 10 days. Contrarily,...

A car accident is dangerous enough as it is, but if your baby is in the car with you when someone crashes into you, it can be a nightmare scenario. A young, preverbal infant cannot inform you if he or she is experiencing any pain. Symptoms from a severe injury may not...

As a motorcyclist, you have far less protection than drivers in covered vehicles. One wrong move could send you sprawling across the pavement. Even if you wear all of the appropriate clothing and gear, you could still end up injured. Abrasions such as road rash may...

Drivers across the board understand the dangers of distracted driving. In particular, texting while driving has gotten a lot of heat in recent years. But there are other, equally dangerous behaviors that some drivers might falsely believe are not as risky. Drowsy...

Improving fitness and rising gas prices are a few reasons why more Chicago, Illinois residents are walking and jogging to their nearby destinations. However, as one of the largest cities in the country, traffic congestion can result in catastrophic crashes between...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that 660,000 motorists use cell phones while driving. As reported by Bankrate.com, during any given moment, a driver has sent or read a text message while operating a vehicle. The NHTSA estimates that 400 fatal...