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Semi accidents are some of the most dangerous on America’s highways, and an accident between two semi trucks in Bolingbrook took one life recently. According to the Illinois State Police, the wreck happened on Interstate 55, in the northbound lanes, right around 3:30 in the morning on Dec. 20. Emergency crews had such a…

You can resolve to never break the speed limit, come to a full stop at every stop sign, and keep both hands at 10 and two and you could still be involved in a car accident in Chicago. In a lot of accidents, one driver did nothing wrong. So, while planning to avoid an…

Although the month of November was uncharacteristically warm in the Chicago metropolitan area, first few weeks of December have been anything but balmy. Passengers in automobiles may appreciate the serene beauty that accompanies that the first blanketing of snow on trees and fields; however, Chicago drivers realize that the white accumulation also limits tire…

Late last month, government officials for highway safety asked smart phone makers such as Apple and Samsung to shut down functions like camera apps and manual text entry when they detect the user is in motion. Although the guidelines proposed by the feds are voluntary, they aim to curb the surge in deaths on…

Nursing home abuse is something that everyone worries about when trying to find a home for an aging loved one. What you should know is that it typically happens in one of these five ways: — Neglect. Though this isn’t direct abuse, things like failing to give a person his or her meals or…

It’s been all over the news lately: autonomous vehicles. From Tesla’s Autopilot function on their new models, to Google potentially developing a self-driving car fleet, to Uber’s launch of driverless taxis in Pittsburgh this fall, autonomous vehicles are going from science fiction to mainstream in just a few years. But it’s not just cars…

Think back to the last time you were driving down the road in a 30 mph zone. Were you actually going 30, or were you going 35? Odds are you don’t even remember, because that difference is so slight that it feels, to a driver, like basically the same speed. You were right around…

An accident near the end of last month put four people in the hospital. The Chicago Tribune reported that the crash happened in unincorporated Lake Villa. The wreck was between a 2004 Acura, a 2013 Ford, and a 2013 Hyundai. A 22-year-old was driving the Acura, and police say he went over the center…

The winter weather in Illinois can be astoundingly beautiful, with snow piled on the rooftops and ice glistening on the tree branches. On some days, just walking outside makes you feel like you’re stepping into a holiday card. However, this beautiful scenery does come at a price. Ice and snow can be very hazardous,…

Trailer accidents are, in many cases, highly avoidable. Even so, they happen in Illinois and can have disastrous results. A car that hits a trailer that has broken free from the towing car could be completely destroyed, seriously injuring or even killing the occupants. So, how can those who are towing trailers put an…