While distracted and impaired driving attracts many of the headlines when it comes to catastrophic accidents, there is a less-discussed threat that many Illinois drivers encounter: fatigue. Truckers in particular can be susceptible to the risks of drowsy driving, with...
Most people in Illinois are aware of the risks associated with driving while intoxicated or distracted. But some drivers may not know that driving while drowsy can also be very dangerous. Truck drivers and others who spend a lot of hours on the road can be...
Drivers are responsible for the choices they make while behind the wheel, including traveling over the speed limit. Speed limits are in place as a way to protect drivers, make the roads safer and reduce the chance of accidents. These speed limits are based on the...
In the United States, a car accident happens every six minutes, on average. These accidents can result in serious damage, both to the vehicle and the people in it. It is therefore highly important to take the correct steps after an Illinois car accident so that...
People of any age can face serious injury from a fall, but certain populations are at a greater risk. Most people are aware that older adults are at greater risk of head damage from a fall, but recent research suggests that sex also plays a role. A study from Florida...
Civil lawsuits, including those involving a personal injury, typically revolve around being “made whole;” that is, receiving money to cover the damage done to a plaintiff. But there are rare cases where a court does not determine there are economic damages, yet still...
Illinois gets a lot of snow and ice each winter, causing numerous vehicle accidents throughout the state every year. Although the safest thing to do is stay home during a winter storm, some people do not have that option and must take to the roads for work or some...
The decision to drink and drive is never a good one. Each year, hundreds of accidents in Illinois are caused by intoxicated drivers, many of which cause serious or fatal injuries to the other drivers and their passengers. One such accident occurred recently in Racine...
Distracted driving can take many forms, but the ubiquitous use of cellphones has increased the number of vehicle accidents caused by drivers not paying attention to the road in Illinois and throughout the nation. When drivers are focusing on reading and responding to...
Sometimes, people in Illinois try to elude arrest for an alleged crime by fleeing from the police. When fleeing in their cars, people typically try to get away from authorities by speeding and driving recklessly with wanton disregard for their own safety and the...
