While there are several factors that can increase your chances of being in a crash, there are certain causes that seem to be the most likely to land you in a fatal motor vehicle accident. If you are on the road in Illinois, you need to be aware of other drivers...
Having a driver's license is a symbol of independence in most parts of the United States. As people get older, however, their driving abilities may wane little bit by little bit. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that physical and...
Thousands of motorists in Illinois and throughout the nation share the roads with massive tractor trailers on a daily basis. These large vehicles have special operation requirements and must be driven by specially trained and qualified truckers. Even when operated by...
Though the notion that the pedestrian always has the right of way is a good rule of thumb for drivers, this does not mean that you can be negligent while walking. As an Illinois pedestrian, you also play a role in traffic safety. Here are a few guidelines to stay safe...
The weather has been unseasonably warm here in Illinois, and that makes it awfully tempting to get on your motorcycle and go for a ride to enjoy it. But before you don your chaps and strap on the helmet, there are a few things you can do to ensure safe riding.Here are...
Although it is illegal for drivers to talk or text on a hand-held device while behind the wheel, many people continue to do so. Not only does this put their lives and the lives of their passengers at risk, but it endangers everyone on the road. In addition to talking...
It started with a small fender bender and ended with one woman dead and another in the hospital. A 37-year-old woman was driving southbound in her 2012 Ford on I-94 when she attempted to change lanes. There wasn't enough room, and the back of her vehicle struck the...
A man is in the hospital suffering from major injuries — possibly a severed leg — after a horrific hit-and-run accident in Illinois in late January. The 46-year-old was crossing a street when a black Camaro, traveling at a high rate of speed, barrelled through him and...
When you're injured in a car or truck accident in Illinois, you might find yourself burdened with medical bills and lost wages. However, if the accident was due to someone else's negligence, they or their insurance companies should be the ones to handle these...
