The most recent reports from the Illinois Department of Transportation indicate that the state has experienced an increase in certain types of serious car wrecks. While pedestrian fatalities decreased slightly, bicyclist fatalities and traffic collision injuries increased. Despite widespread public safety campaigns focusing on the importance of seatbelts, nearly 50% of traffic fatalities involved victims …
A Wisconsin woman filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police after she suffered a life-altering brain injury in a car accident. A trooper was allegedly speeding when he collided with her vehicle in July 2021. Angel Shipley-Hewer was driving home to Wisconsin when her vehicle got a flat tire. She exited Interstate 294 near …
New data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows a worrying increase in fatal car accidents on roads in Illinois and across the country. The numbers reflect changes in driving habits that occurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly a tendency to engage in reckless driving. …
Recently, one man was killed, and another person was seriously hurt in a Chicago car accident. According to a recent news report, the accident occurred on the 1500-block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. A rideshare driver was traveling north on DuSable Lake Shore Drive carrying a passenger when the driver of a red sedan rear-ended …
Recently, two people were killed and four others seriously injured in a Chicago car accident in the Avalon Park neighborhood. According to a recent news report, the collision occurred at around 11:30 p.m. on Halloween. A Dodge Charger was heading northbound around the 8200 block of South Stony Island Avenue when it collided with the …
A 52-year-old woman was killed while using a crosswalk in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Police said she was struck by a car that ran a red light. A 23-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet Impala westbound on 81st Street. As the vehicle entered the intersection, a Chrysler 300 traveling northbound on Racine …
A 26-year-old man hit by a vehicle in Bloomington, Illinois, died after suffering serious internal injuries. The driver who caused the fatal accident faces two counts of aggravated driving under the influence (DUI). Authorities identified the intoxicated driver as Thomas E. Hall, 61, and believed he was under the influence of drugs at the time …
In Illinois, drivers have a legal duty to maintain their vehicles to a safe standard. However, a recent survey of 1,200 American drivers found that 92% of car owners put off essential car maintenance despite knowing that this increased their risk of having an accident. This means that if you were involved in an accident, …
Many different driving behaviors can lead to car accidents in Illinois. While using a cellphone and other forms of distracted driving are often to blame for crashes, drowsy driving is a real danger. A new study from the University of Missouri examined the impact of sleep disorders on a person’s ability to drive safely. Researchers …
No matter how cautious you are on Illinois roads, the reality is that you cannot control the behavior of other drivers. Whether you are a driver, pedestrian, bicyclist or motorcyclist, there is a risk that you could be involved in a car accident. Many car accidents result from negligence behind the wheel, such as using …
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