If you are involved in a car accident, and there is damage or injuries, you need to secure a personal injury attorney with the skills and experience to get you the compensation you deserve. There are many reasons why you would need to seek damages, and each car accident is different. Car accident attorneys in […]
What to do After a Car Accident
If you are involved in a car accident, there are many dos and don’ts to know and follow to ensure you get the best results for your accident claim. The best course of action is to learn and practice these dos and don’ts and contact your attorney as soon as possible. If you have been […]
Bus accident in Ogle County leaves students injured
Many accidents involve those at fault and those who are victims in different vehicles. But when it comes to personal injury claims, that is not always the case. In situations of a single vehicle accident, there still may be at-fault drivers and victims. Ogle County News reports on a bus accident that resulted in the injury of […]
Are pedestrian detection systems effective?
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 143 pedestrians were killed across the state in 2017 alone. Another 1,008 pedestrians experienced injuries so severe they were deemed incapacitating. Nearly 4,500 people on foot experienced some form of injury in a vehicular accident. These facts highlight the very risky nature of being a pedestrian on Illinois roads. […]
Study Shows Effective Tech For Reducing Truck Crashes
If you regularly drive on the highways in and around Chicago, you have no doubt had to share the road with giant semi-trucks. If it makes you nervous to drive around them, you’re not alone. These vehicles weigh 20 to 30 times more than most standard passenger vehicles. And any crash between an 18-wheeler and […]
The best vehicles for senior drivers
When you walk into a Chicago car dealership, salespeople are eager to talk about and show off safety features on new models. They’re keen to talk about safety because it’s an increasingly important component of many people’s buying decisions. Buyers especially keen on vehicle safety Because aging unavoidably makes people frailer, many seniors are when […]
How to properly handle an insurance claim after an accident
Car accidents are very stressful experiences that can challenge even the most veteran driver. Between the accident, damage to the vehicle and any sustained injuries, many people fail to file an insurance claim properly. Insurance policies contain a lot of complex legal phrasing that can frustrate policyholders. This confusion causes many people file incomplete or false […]
IIHS on the link between phone use and distracted driving
Drivers in Illinois should know that distracted driving is behind an increasing number of crashes. Strictly speaking, anything that takes a driver’s attention from the road is a distraction. This can include eating, drinking, looking at billboards and adjusting the radio. One of the most distracting activities, though, is phone use. Manipulating a phone, such […]
Five factors that contribute to most truck crashes
Truck accidents are not uncommon in Illinois, and whenever passenger vehicles are involved, there will likely be serious injuries. There are five common causes of truck accidents, starting with driver error. It should be kept in mind that the majority of crashes between truckers and passenger vehicle drivers are the fault of the latter. Speeding, […]
Highlighting road safety with teens during 100 deadliest days
Parents of teen drivers in Illinois should know about the 100 deadliest days. It’s a period of increased fatalities from accidents with teen drivers, and it goes from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It coincides with summer break, when more teens are out on the road and going to parties where they are likely to […]
