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...
Law enforcement steps up to stop impaired driving on Halloween
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...
What the data say about fatal Illinois crashes in 2019
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...
Curb distracted driving with these tips
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...
Jury awards $5.25M to family in Chicago bike share fatality
The surge in popularity and the success of ride sharing introduced bike sharing, which requires drivers in Illinois to be mindful of cyclists and yield for them as they do with pedestrians. Block Club Chicago reported on the nation's first highly publicized bike-share...
Kids are a big distraction on the road
Parents in Illinois probably realize that driving with kids in the car can be a big distraction. To keep everyone safe and prevent avoidable accidents, parents should recognize some of the main issues and know how to deal with them so they do not become a problem....
