Traffic accidents can involve anyone from infants to the elderly. When they do, those involved are at risk of suffering serious injuries or death.When a child or elderly person is killed in an accident, it poses a significant problem for the court. The court has to...
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Officer killed on Interstate 94 due to wrong-way driver
Car accidents can be dangerous or fatal, leaving people to deal with the consequences of a driver who was negligent or reckless. One such case took place on March 30 when an Illinois state trooper was killed on Interstate 94.This wasn't the first time the trooper...
Officer hurt due to violation of Scott’s Law
When you see that there are emergency personnel on the highway or on the side of the road, it's important to move over into another lane. Doing so helps keep them safe and reduces the likelihood of getting into an accident.Unfortunately, for a trooper in Illinois, a...
Collision leads to gunfire in Chicago
It's not often that you hear about a crash that has a shooting involved, but that's what happened during one collision in Chicago. There was a stolen vehicle traveling quickly at around 2:50 p.m., and it T-boned an SUV traveling on West Cermak. This caused the SUV to...
Woman crosses into traffic, causes deputy’s death
Drivers have to do all they can to pay attention to the road and obey the rules of the road. When a driver isn't paying attention, falls asleep or makes an error, others may end up paying the consequences. This is why it's so pressing for drivers to put down their...
What is a crumple zone?
The force of a car crash is so significant that it can't be understated. The angle of impact, along with other factors, does impact how seriously you'll be hurt, if at all. Of course, in all accidents, it's your right to hold the other person responsible, but the...
Illinois motor vehicle accidents can also injure bicyclists
As Chicago has grown to become one of the busiest metropolises in America, residents have embraced many forms of transportation. Bicycles are affordable, good for the environment and do not require fuel other than your own energy. This makes bicycles an excellent...
Learning more about the impact of texting and driving
It is no secret that using your phone while driving is a major distraction and one of the leading causes of car crashes. However, people continue to engage in the activity, perhaps because of their addiction to their phone or because they believe that they are able to...
Learning more about taking evidence after a car accident
If you have been involved in a car accident in Illinois, there are two main reasons why it is important that you preserve evidence at the scene. First, you need to have evidence that makes it possible for you to defend yourself. Secondly, it is important that you...
Making a claim as an injured cyclist
When two cars become involved in a collision, the process in terms of insurance claims tends to be quite straightforward. This is because each driver is legally required to carry car insurance that will take care of damages in the event of a crash. However, if you are...