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...
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Illinois saw more traffic fatalities in 2020
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...
Why Chicago is a pedestrian-friendly city
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...
Staying safe while driving rural roads
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....
Dealing with an insurance company after an accident
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...
Passenger options in vehicle accidents
Vehicle accidents in Chicago, Illinois, are nerve-wracking for not only the drivers but also the passengers concerned about their safety and health. However, many injured passengers don't know how to file a claim after an accident. There are some steps that an injured...
A bad idea: Wearing headphones while driving
Residents of Chicago and other parts of Illinois may want to know more about a recent study conducted by Ford. The results show that earphones affect spatial recognition. Aside from texting, eating a meal, drinking a beer, shaving and other in-car habits, headphones...
Pedestrians must remain aware while walking
In Illinois, pedestrians are much likelier to suffer permanently disabling injuries or to be killed when they are struck by vehicles than are people in other types of motor vehicle collisions. Unlike car occupants, pedestrians have nothing to protect them from...
Is It Auto Insurance Or Health Insurance That Helps Drivers Hurt In Car Accidents?
If you are involved in an accident that takes place on an Illinois highway, it's in your best interest to seek treatment as quickly as possible. Doing so may minimize the severity of a brain bleed, organ damage or other injuries that you might sustain in a wreck. As a...
Are backseat passengers more likely to be injured?
Chicago, Illinois, is known for heavy, bustling traffic. As a result, motor vehicle accidents aren’t all that uncommon. Cars have different rankings as to how safe they’ll keep you in the event of an accident, but most of those ratings are based on the driver’s...