Pedestrian deaths in Illinois and around the country reached a 40-year high in 2021, and figures for the first half of 2022 are even more grim. According to a report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association, these fatalities in the first six months of...
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Legal marijuana and car crashes
Recreational consumption of marijuana is legal in Illinois and several other states. As with alcohol, those using marijuana must understand that ingesting THC would impair their driving ability. Yet, some may choose to violate DUI laws and take to the roads under the...
Men: More likely to die in distracted driving accidents
Car accidents claim the lives of many, and distracted driving in Illinois and around the country caused 3,000 fatalities in 2020. One statistic stands out; according to the NHTSA, men are 75% more likely to be driving and have an accident. Some are on their cell...
Speeding is deadly to everyone on the road
Speed-related crashes cause serious injuries and fatalities. The implementations of speed limits are not effective on roads where countless drivers go 20 or 30 mph over the limits. Speeding is a leading cause of fatal accidents on Illinois roads and highways. Common...