When facing a crash that someone else caused, your first instinct may be to panic. In the moments after this event, taking the time to assess the situation and protect yourself and any passengers is key. Following certain steps after a car crash can help you stay safe...
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Why car accidents occur
At first, you might expect inexperience to be the most significant factor in car crashes. After all, new drivers do not always know how to respond to various situations. Additionally, teenagers take unnecessary risks while behind the wheel. Drivers under 20 are the...
Reckless drivers and accidents
Accidents caused by reckless drivers can have serious and sometimes deadly consequences. In Illinois, reckless driving refers to the act of operating a vehicle in a dangerous or irresponsible manner, often with disregard for the safety of others on the road. This type...
4 behaviors of aggressive drivers
If you live in or around Chicago, you've probably seen your fair share of aggressive driving. It can be easy to run into in a larger city. However, even if you see it more often, the reckless habits of other drivers can still put you and others in significant danger....
Traffic deaths are on a rapid increase
Traffic deaths in Illinois and the rest of the nation are on the rise. This is a fact that has experts at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) very worried. The stats are pouring in and they show a grim tale of increased injury and death. New...
Avoid crashes in the city with these 5 tips
Living around a major city like Chicago, you see people and drivers of all kinds. You see drivers who are exhausted from trying to deliver goods across the country, teens on field trips and families heading to work and school.The thing about city traffic is that it...
Chronic pain: A lasting consequence of many collisions
After you got into a car crash, you thought that you'd be fine. You were badly hurt, but with the appropriate medical care, you thought that you'd be able to heal and get back to living your life normally.That hasn't been the case. Even though you appear fine...
Hit by a drunk driver? They should be held accountable
When you were heading out on a drive, you were just hoping to get some fresh air. You wanted to take a break from your work and cruise around. You didn't expect that anything would go wrong.It was early in the evening, so the idea that a drunk driver would hit you...
Drowsiness: It’s just as dangerous as drinking and driving
If you've seen the expectations set by trucking companies, you may be surprised by how far drivers are meant to go on a shift. Of course, the distance has to be reasonable, but the idea of driving for 8 to 10 hours without much of a break can be difficult to...
Watch out for winter hazards when you’re driving near semis
The winter is a time of year when ice and snow may cover the roads and make them more dangerous for all drivers. If you're planning to go out, you may be worried about large trucks, too. These vehicles have a harder time stopping under the usual circumstances, but...