Cyclists have a lot to worry about when they hit the road. Virtually any other vehicle could cause them harm, and potentially deadly harm at that. In fact, cars can cause damage and injury even when not in motion. This comes from dooring, which serves as a potential...
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Vision Zero Chicago is taking action to eliminate downtown car accidents
Every day five people are seriously injured in Chicago car accidents; every third day one of those accidents is fatal. Vision Zero Chicago has a plan to eliminate those accidents. Vision Zero Chicago connects city leadership, technological innovators and other...
Bad weather and motor vehicle collisions
There are many different risks you need to look out for while driving, such as reckless drivers and hectic traffic. Additionally, you should pay attention to other potential hazards, such as bad weather. Weather-related accidents occur for a host of reasons and have...
What details to share with insurance companies after an accident
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,...
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...