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In any profession, employees have certain rights to standards of working. This means that they should be employed in a place that is reasonably safe, and they should not be forced to work to an extent that is detrimental to their health or could potentially cause an injury. When it comes to commercial truck…

If you live in the Chicago area and you and your family members drive cars, you need to educate your family about the dangers of distracted driving. Although many people dismiss these dangers, and even operate their smartphones while they’re behind the wheel, a quick review of the following statistics should be enough to…

Exhaustion, like alcohol and distraction, contributes to poor driving ability and increased risk of crashes. Commercial drivers who get behind the wheel while tired create danger, particularly for people in passenger vehicles. Fatigue and drowsiness are leading causes of truck accidents. The massive size and weight of commercial trucks dwarf the size of even…

It doesn’t matter where you are or what time of the day it is, it’s important to remember that there could be a drunk driver in close proximity to your vehicle. This is scary, as you never know if this person will make a mistake that causes an accident. Since this is so serious,…

We’re currently barely halfway through the winter, yet we’ve already seen record breaking temperatures, significant snowfall and deadly pileups on Chicago’s icy roadways this season. While the majority of local adults have likely spent many winters driving in inclement weather, it’s important to remember that your teenage children have not. Ypur teens can benefit…

If you have never run into trouble on the road, it’s easy to believe that you’ll always remain safe. But accidents happen. You could be part of a motor vehicle accident at any time, even if you’re not at fault. There are many mistakes you can make as a driver. In some cases, it…

Like most big cities, Chicago, Illinois, has an enormous number of vehicles on the roads. This, of course, correlates with a substantial number of motor vehicle accidents each year. While current inclement weather is making driving more dangerous, there is something else that is making driving dangerous too, and that is distracted driving. Distracted…

Chicago drivers are certainly used to driving in snowy conditions. They know to weatherize their vehicles with snow tires or chains before setting out during frigid Illinois winters. But one aspect of inclement wintry weather can still catch drivers unaware — black ice. This type of transparent ice forms a thin layer on roads…

Every season in Chicago poses weather challenges for drivers. Winter can create many dangers, but those that cause the greatest risks include sleet, snow, rain and ice. Summer can features crowded roads, drunk drivers and other hazardous conditions. All drivers have a responsibility to slow down and drive safely in those conditions since it’s…

Many people in Chicago, Illinois, are eagerly preparing for Thanksgiving, with visions of butter-drenched baked potatoes, homemade gravy, perfectly seasoned stuffing and fresh corn along with family reunions. For many, this will involve extra travel. For that reason, it is critical to take extra care to avoid motor vehicle accidents, because of the sheer…