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...
Illinois bicycle laws look for the safe sharing of roads
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...
An armor-clad claim can deliver accident negligence
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...
What should you know about aggressive driving?
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...
U.S. sees spike in pedestrian deaths
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...
