On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | May 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Apr 22, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Bicycling is a way of life for many people in Chicago. Whether you’re avoiding the “L,” or wouldn’t dream of owning a car in the city, getting around on two wheels is a common answer. But the extra freedom can come with extra risk, so it’s important to know when laws...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Mar 20, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The size and weight of commercial vehicles can quickly turn mundane incidents to deadly collisions. Federal laws are in place to try to keep roads safe, but those that don’t obey could be putting your life at risk. GardaWorld, a security contractor that operates...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Jan 27, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When you get out on the road, you have to share it with all sorts of people. How they will behave while driving is of course impossible to predict. Still, there are certain behaviors to watch for. Aggressive driving behaviors fall into this category. Not only can it...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Jan 6, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Whether walking through a parking lot, across a street or running along a sidewalk or path, pedestrians in Illinois deserve to feel safe. Unfortunately, new data released from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governors Highway Safety...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Oct 23, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Halloween is a fun time for kids and adults in Illinois. While candy and costumes come to mind for most people when they think of this holiday, for law enforcement it is drinking and driving that comes to mind. That is because this holiday is one of the top ones for...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Aug 27, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Collecting motor vehicle crash data helps authorities to identify patterns and the sources of hazards so they can address them. The Illinois Department of Transportation maintains an up-to-date SnapShot View of fatal crash data for the current year. The information is...
On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Aug 27, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Even drivers who are well aware of the dangers of inattentive driving sometimes become distracted behind the wheel. Whether attention to the road flags because of a coffee spill or an incoming text message, distracted driving accidents resulted in more than 3,100...
