Many people in the Litchfield area choose their vehicles based on appearance, safety and affordability. While they are shopping for the ideal vehicle for their situation, they may not realize they should also take into consideration how safe the backseat of their...
car accidents
What are the benefits of keeping kids rear-facing in a car?
You may have heard the recent recommendations that children be kept in a rear-facing position while riding in a car until they reach the age of two. Previous recommendations said your child could turn around once he or she turned one. So, what has changed?According to...
Tips to avoid distracted driving
Distracted driving is a concerning issues in Illinois. With the rise of mobile device use and advances in technology, drivers are having more trouble than ever paying attention to the road. Accidents caused by distracted driving are completely preventable. If a driver...
What are the most common car accident injuries?
Getting into a car accident is often emotionally, psychologically and physically traumatic. It is the latter of these traumas, however, which is most likely to persist and affect your quality of life in the future. Injuries that result from a collision may range from...
How is fault determined in a car accident?
If you have been in a car accident in Illinois, one of your first thoughts was likely who was at fault. Obviously, it is best if someone else caused the accident because it will ensure you are not at risk for a citation or insurance issues. However, it may not always...
What are the effects of alcohol on drivers?
You likely are very aware that alcohol impairs drivers on Illinois roadways. In fact, this is a huge problem with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that almost 10,000 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in 2014. Nobody is safe when you...
Loose cargo causes thousands of crashes each year
With the end of the spring semester, many college students in Illinois will be leaving dorm life for good. While it may be possible to get everything in one load, AAA warns that failure to properly tie everything down could lead to a Class A misdemeanor. That is...
Why car accident fatalities increase at night
After the sun sets in Illinois, you may sit be out and about running errands, going out with friends or traveling home from work. In fact, the nighttime roadways can be busy and dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, people are three times more likely to...
Why driving is risky for many older people
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...
Social media’s role in deadly car accidents
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...