Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drunk driving and speeding are common reasons for pedestrian deaths in cities such as Chicago, Illinois. Most cities in the United States saw a rise in pedestrian fatalities during 2020 due to bad driver behavior. That year had the largest-ever nationwide pedestrian...

Drivers navigating congested traffic in metropolitan areas in Illinois often struggle to find convenient parking spaces. The problem is especially pronounced by delivery vehicle drivers. Heavy traffic and limited or nonexistent parking can force motorists to stop in...

Commercial trucks pose some serious safety issues for other motorists on Illinois highways, and especially when they are at capacity weight or overloaded. Even properly secured loads can shift even if they are palletized, which in turn can put excessive weight and...

Car accidents happen on a daily basis in Chicago and all throughout Illinois. Sadly, many of those accidents are fatalities that can involve one or more vehicles. Knowing the main causes of fatal vehicle accidents might be able to keep you and your family safer. What...

Driving in Chicago can be tricky even for experienced motorists and especially for newcomers to the city. Traffic congestion or bad weather can make already dangerous intersections even trickier, especially with the constant flow of cars, buses, bicycles and...

Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for pedestrians to get struck by motor vehicles in Illinois. The extent of their injuries can range from minor to life-threatening. Fortunately, there are some things that pedestrians can do to stay safe while they are walking around...

Like all states, Illinois struggles with distracted driving and the effects it has on the state. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in the state and the rest of America. It takes only a few seconds of looking away from the road to drift out...

Traffic fatalities resulting from motorists running red lights are on the rise across Illinois and the nation, with the number of road deaths stemming from these circumstances reaching their highest number in a decade. The increasing number of people losing their...

Illinois is home to many interstates and highways, so traffic is no stranger to residents here. But a typical, boring commute can very quickly turn into a traumatic incident, especially if you find yourself in an accident with semi-truck. Because of their imposing...