Auto Accidents

A lot of car accidents may be prevented in Illinois if people did more walking. According to a recent study, a huge percentage of car accidents happen within the first few minutes of short drives. So if you have a grocery store that’s a 15-minute walk from your house,...

Chances are that if you get into a car accident in Illinois, the driver who was at fault will have insurance. However, there are still uninsured drivers out on the road. If you are unlucky enough to be involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may need to...

There is never an ideal time or place to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. However, you may be at greater danger of getting hurt while traveling through less populated areas of Illinois. This is partially because these roads are less likely to be maintained and...

Anything that can take your focus off of the road can be classified as a distraction. If you drive while using a cellphone, while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or while lost in thought, you are at a higher risk of causing a car accident. Let's look at a few...

Even though traffic fatalities are comparatively rare, motor vehicle accidents often leave drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others with serious injuries. In fact, the Association for Safe International Road Travel estimates roughly 4.4 million individuals require...

Construction workers face many risks when their worksite is close to moving traffic. Drivers also face hazards from other vehicles and even the workers at the site. In Illinois, congressional leaders intend to improve safety for everyone through crafting a new...

Riding motorcycles is thrilling, but it can also be dangerous. Sharing the road with fast cars and big trucks can sometimes result in accidents, especially when other drivers are not paying attention. If you drive a motorcycle regularly, it is important to be aware in...

If you frequently drive through or near construction zones in Illinois, you know that navigating your way through an active construction site can be pretty nerve-wracking. Construction sites are filled with machines, trucks, heavy building materials and people moving...

Just because you can walk away from a minor vehicle crash does not mean you sustained no injuries. Injury symptoms are not always apparent at the time of an accident and prompt medical attention is in order for more than one reason. The body responds The human body is...

Commuting to work may feel like little more than a part of your daily routine. However, there are many potential dangers that might be lurking while you travel on an Illinois highway. These dangers may include using a phone while driving, frequent lane changes and the...