Many people in Illinois herald the arrival of driverless vehicles. The number of car and commercial vehicle accidents that happen is increasing every day. Most of them are the cause of driver distractions, errors and recklessness. According to The Science Alert,...
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What is reckless homicide?
If you are involved in a car accident in Illinois, you probably understand that things get very serious if someone dies as a result of the accident. According to the Illinois General Assembly, when someone is killed as a result of a traffic accident, it is called...
The deadliness of distracted driving
Far too many Illinois residents have been in a car or truck accident or know someone who has. With the advent of cellphone technology, an alarming number of motor vehicle crashes today are caused by distracted drivers talking or texting on their cellphones.Cellphone...
Illinois woman killed, others injured in multi-vehicle accident
For many Illinois residents, the convenience of owning their own car allows them to travel between destinations with an added measure of flexibility and freedom. However, the careless actions of others can put the lives of even the safest drivers at risk.This was the...
What role does alcohol play in fatal car accidents?
A fatal car accident is always a devastating incident. However, it can be made even more upsetting when you discover alcohol is involved. Every Illinois driver has the responsibility to not get behind the wheel when he or she has been drinking. It still happens,...
What are the most recent fatal car accident statistics?
You likely know that driving can be dangerous. There are accidents every day on Illinois roadways. Unfortunately, some of these are fatal. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, every traffic accident that involves a fatality must be reported to law...
Speeding involved in fatal car accident kills four
When people make poor decisions, and engage in reckless driving behaviors they risk the lives of other people on the road. Young and inexperienced drivers who are not yet sure of how to handle certain situations may be the biggest risk on the road.Traveling at a...
What is the top cause of fatal motor vehicle accidents?
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...
Illinois woman dies in head-on collision
All car accidents that leave people dead or injured are tough to read about, but there's something even more heartbreaking when children are involved. In a recent accident in Carrollton, one woman is dead and a 6-month-old girl and a 2-year-old girl wound up in the...
Illinois woman dies in head-on collision
All car accidents that leave people dead or injured are tough to read about, but there's something even more heartbreaking when children are involved. In a recent accident in Carrollton, one woman is dead and a 6-month-old girl and a 2-year-old girl wound up in the...