Car accidents are stressful experiences. The sudden force of the collision can be traumatic for many people, especially if they suffered injuries in the crash. The stress rarely ends after a crash either — court officials or insurance adjusters must determine who was...
Truck accidents on the rise across the country
Although stay-at-home orders initially reduced the number of cars on the roads last spring, drivers are slowly returning across the nation. In addition, commercial truck drivers have become increasingly busy as more people do their shopping from home. Unfortunately,...
Less traffic led to more danger during the lockdown
Some might see less traffic and think less danger. But in Chicago, roadways can actually be more deadly when a pandemic keeps the safer drivers at home. Governments around the country asked people to do their part in limiting trips into public this year. The first...
Staying safe when heading out in an RV
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting reluctance of individuals, especially families with children, to travel by plane or other public means, RV use has increased. Seems like a relaxing relatively safe way to explore our beautiful country. However, driving...
How can you keep your children safe amid back-to-school traffic?
Fall usually means kids heading back to school in droves, but this is a year unlike any other. While the classrooms won’t be packed at the beginning of the semester, it just means there’s more time to freshen up on accident prevention education. Chicago backtracked...
Hit-and-run accidents: 3 things to know
Hit-and-run accidents are surprisingly common. Nationally, there is one hit and run accident every minute. Here are three things to know about these incidents. Hit-and-run is a criminal offense in Illinois. In most states, leaving the scene of an accident without...
Why the hands-free law makes sense
It’s been a little over a year now since Illinois law made it a moving violation to use an electronic device behind the wheel. The law was intended to have enforcement consequences, with a fine of &75 for a first offense and a suspended license on the third...
What is the doctrine of negligent entrustment?
While the threat of a car accident is ever-present, people in Arlington Heights typically do not think twice about taking to the area's roads. They likely assume that those around them share the same level of concern for safety that they do. For those that do not, the...
Speeding and related crashes on the rise during pandemic
People have been stuck inside more often during stay-at-home orders, and it seems that when they do get out, they are viewing fewer drivers on the road as an invitation to be reckless. Though overall crash rates have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, both in...
54 Vehicle Collision on Kennedy Expressway
Around 5:00 a.m. on April 15, 2020, a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago, said roadway having been left icy by an overnight snowfall. This led to a crash that involved dozens of cars, 32 individuals being evaluated for injuries and...
