Spotting a drunk driver on the streets of Chicago
The streets of Chicago can be a dangerous place, for various reasons. One of those reasons is one that will be around for as long as people continue to make bad decisions. That reason is drunk driving. Drunk driving takes the lives of thousands of people across the country each year and Chicago is not […]
100 days of danger: Tell teens it’s time to beware
The 100 days of summer that start on Memorial Day and end on Labor Day are called the “Deadliest Days” among experts on teen driving. The time period has earned its moniker — teenager-involved crashes raise 15 percent higher than they are at any other time of the year. There are probably several reasons for […]
Lake County car accident sends 5 to hospital
A car accident in Lake County earlier this week sent five people to the hospital. One transported was in critical condition. The accident involved just one vehicle, a 2013 Kia Rio. The Rio went off the road and struck a tree, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Five people were in the car. The […]
What is an effective way to document a motor vehicle accident?
What is one of the most important elements of a Chicago motor vehicle accident? If you said evidence, then you are correct. Without evidence, you may fall short in your efforts to make a successful claim. Documenting a motor vehicle accident is an excellent way to gather this evidence. If you are seriously injured and you […]
Drunk driving takes another Chicago resident’s life
Unfortunately, it has become far too common to see news reports in which a Chicago resident has died because of a drunk driver. It has happened once again, this time killing a 55-year-old woman and injuring three other women riding in the car. According to reports, the motor vehicle accident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. […]
5 points to know about semitruck crashes
Semitruck crashes can lead to life-altering or even fatal injuries. In the time following a semitruck crash, you will likely need medical care. You may not be able to work. This can lead to you being unable to pay your bills and might send you in a downward financial spiral. Semitruck crashes can have many […]
Driver in fatal crash had a history of negligent driving
There is no doubt that the driver in a fatal motor vehicle accident is the one responsible for killing himself and three other people in a Des Plaines motor vehicle accident. However, many are questioning whether the law enforcement system itself may share a portion of the blame.It turns out that the 21-year-old male driver […]
Illinois has a problem called wrong-way motor vehicle accidents
If you were to initiate an Internet news search for Illinois or Chicago wrong-way motor vehicle accidents, you would receive a shocking number of search results. Wrong-way crashes are considered rare on the national level, but they still happen quite often. Despite large attempts to identify methods to prevent wrong-way crashes, researchers have yet to […]
How does motor vehicle accident reconstruction work?
Perhaps because of Chicago’s weather patterns, most residents only worry about slipping or falling when they are outdoors. The truth is slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere, even in an otherwise safe indoor environment. As you might already know, even a minor fall can lead to serious injuries, taking you away from your work and your […]
Safe driving in Chicago: Myth vs. fact
It is safe to assume that motor vehicle accidents plague most all Chicago residents. Even if no accident has yet occurred, it has become a constant worry for nearly all conscientious drivers. No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, but despite caution and good driving habits, these accidents still occur. Just […]