Most people look at their car doors and consider them as nothing more than a way to enter and exit their vehicle. Others give them more thought, choosing to buy a car with airbags in the door or using the doors to install extra speakers. However, few drivers think...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How do dangerous roads cause accidents?
There are dangerous roads in every state and major city, including here in Chicago. There can be a disproportionate number of accidents that occur on a particular street or intersection, not because of reckless drivers but because of unsafe road conditions that...
What – or who – is making the roads so dangerous these days?
Car crashes happen every day. Unfortunately, they are happening more frequently today than in recent years, and statistics show spikes in fatal accidents. A recent report suggests a few factors and types of people who may be contributing to this troubling trend....
Hit-and-run crashes spike in Chicago
Perhaps the only thing that could make a car crash worse than it already may be is realizing the other driver involved fled the scene. Unfortunately, that very situation has been increasingly occurring across Chicago in recent weeks. Numbers paint a grim picture Data...
US traffic deaths reach ‘crisis’ level in 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a stark warning in late October that soaring traffic deaths across the United States are not acceptable as a part of “everyday life in America.” That’s after the agency announced that traffic fatalities surged by more than...
Fall is here: Beware these seasonal road hazards
There is a risk of a car accident every time we get behind the wheel. However, certain conditions increase that risk, such as changes in the seasons. When you are heading out on the road this fall, it can be wise to use caution and watch for these seasonal hazards...
Why distraction is especially dangerous for commercial drivers
Commercial trucks are enormous and more difficult to operate than passenger vehicles, which is why drivers must be licensed, trained and fit to drive. They must also refrain from distracted driving. For the reasons we discuss below, failing to stay attentive behind...
Scans can make it easier to see whiplash injuries
One significant challenge people frequently face after a motor vehicle accident is proving the extent of their injuries and damages. Often, the harm done in a crash is not easy for others to see. Unlike property damage, physical and mental damage can be invisible or...
Workers and drivers at risk in Chicagoland construction zones
Whether you work or live in Chicago, chances are you encounter some road construction whenever you are behind the wheel. It could be frustrating and confusing for drivers, but these work zones can also be highly dangerous. Unfortunately, the last year has proven that...
What if a city vehicle hits my car?
Car accidents can be an ordeal to manage, but colliding with a city vehicle can make things even more complex. Additional rules and limitations may apply, and securing experienced help may be the best way to traverse the extra hurdles. Starting line The first step...
