Car Accidents

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...

Better awareness of surrounding traffic could cut down on a significant number of accidents. For example, distracted drivers in Illinois tend not to notice bicyclists until it is too late, if at all. Poor awareness may result in mishaps that cause injury, including...

Nobody expects to get in a car accident, so when one does happen most people do not know what to do. However, the steps a person takes immediately following an accident can have a big impact, not only on their health, but on their insurance claim. One bad move can...

Traffic laws help protect children traveling on a school bus, but negligent drivers don't always pay attention to the rules. In Illinois, lawmakers have taken steps to add safety measures that protect children traveling back and forth to school. Illinois and school...

Illinois remains a state with a high population and millions of commuters. Accidents happen in the Prairie State, as they do elsewhere. What's concerning is the increase in traffic deaths in Illinois, and the 2020 figures raise alarms about road safety. Understanding...

In many parts of the United States, going for a walk along a busy roadway can seem like a risk that's not worth taking. Particularly in the largest urban areas, vehicle-pedestrian accidents are a major problem that persists due to poorly designed roadways and unsafe...

Accidents on city highways occur mainly due to reckless driving. Accidents on rural roads occur mainly because of poorly engineered roads. In rural communities in Illinois, it's important to understand the dynamics of the roads to prevent all types of accidents....

Being injured in an automobile accident in Illinois can be a frustrating experience. Those who are seriously injured have major physical problems to deal with from the very beginning, and then there comes the issue of negotiating with the insurance provider regarding...