Car Accident

Gone are the days when American drivers preferred smaller vehicles. In fact, according to Car and Driver, eight of the top 10 best-selling vehicles in the U.S. are pickups, SUVs or crossovers. The top three are full-size trucks. Even though large vehicles tend to have...

A hit-and-run incident can be difficult to deal with. In many cases, you have no idea who the culprit was. Luckily, technology has made it harder for hit-and-run drivers to hide, so you may be able to get justice. The Illinois General Assembly outlines what you need...

Getting into a crash can result in numerous injuries that can all have intense short-term and/or long-term impacts, or even fatal effects. Crush injuries count as just one of the many injury types that can happen. These injuries result from part of the body getting...

Whether you like to walk or jog as a convenient way to get exercise or you regularly walk to your job, it is crucial to understand the risks that you face while close to traffic. In Illinois, many pedestrians suffer serious injuries and some lose their lives in...

With the arrival of spring, you probably feel that the warmer climate will make it safer to drive on Illinois roads. However, the spring season can present its own share of driving risks. While there is no guarantee that you can avoid an accident, there are some...

If you enjoy riding a bike for exercise, regularly bike to work or have concerns about your child who sometimes rides their bicycle near traffic, it is pivotal to understand the risks that cyclists face. Every year, many bicyclists suffer serious injuries, and these...

A long day at work or a continual problem with not getting enough sleep at night can leave a driver feeling sleepy while on the road. However, although you may assume this would not impact someone's cognition that much, one person's drowsiness can become a serious...

Safe winter driving can be complicated. You may not always be able to prevent an accident no matter how safe you are trying to be. It is essential that you understand some basics to keep yourself and others as safe as possible. To begin with, the Illinois Department...

If you drive to work or run errands, you see car accidents every day. You may wonder how so many accidents occur. Motor vehicle accidents happen for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons for a car crash are drug or alcohol impairment, speeding,...