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,...
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How bad is road rash?
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...
How does drowsiness contribute to crashes?
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...
How Chicago addresses pedestrian safety
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...
Chicago-area resources for brain injury survivors
Few injuries have the potential to interfere more with your life than a traumatic brain injury. After all, if you have a TBI, you may experience memory lapses, changes in mood and concentration difficulties. Your loved ones also may struggle to adjust to the new...
Texting while driving may lead to serious accidents and lawsuits
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...
Do children face the dangers of school bus accidents?
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 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....