Regularly driving in a car is an inescapable part of modern American life, and unfortunately, people put themselves at risk of injury in a potential motor vehicle accident every time they use the road. Due to this danger, we take steps to protect the safety of ourselves and our passengers by wearing seat belts and driving defensively.… Continue reading CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY: BE AWARE OF PRODUCT RECALLS
When driving, it is important to pay close attention to the road, the vehicles around you, and any factors that may affect the safety of you, your passengers, and other drivers. Unfortunately, drivers are subjected to a wide variety of distractions, and even a momentary lapse in attention can have deadly results. If you have… Continue reading RECOVERING COMPENSATION AFTER A DISTRACTED DRIVING CAR ACCIDENT
On September 9th, 2018, a Lake County Man was fatally injured after his motorcycle crashed on the corner of 16th Avenue and Broadway. The accident reminded everyone in the greater Chicago area of the increased dangers motorcyclists face in motor vehicle collisions. In 2016 alone, 5,286 Americans died in motorcycle accidents. This marked a more than… Continue reading MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS ARE ALARMINGLY COMMON NATIONWIDE
On October 17th, 2018, a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus collided with a pole in the South Side neighborhood of Grand Crossing, resulting in injuries to 26 people. In all, 21 passengers were sent to hospitals throughout the city after the bus crashed into a pole on the corner of 71st Street and Cottage Grove… Continue reading DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CTA BUS ACCIDENTS
Throughout 2016 alone, a staggering 4,564 Americans lost their lives in car accidents involving large commercial trucks or buses. Despite the fact that all commercial truck drivers must go through extensive training programs to earn their commercial driver’s license (CDL), trucking companies consistently make poor hiring decisions, fail to adequately train their drivers, and routinely… Continue reading INADEQUATE DRIVER TRAINING CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Every year, thousands of Americans are severely or fatally injured in motor vehicle collisions involving commercial trucks. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 4,213 commercial trucks were involved in fatal collisions throughout 2016 alone. This staggering number of commercial trucking fatalities marked a 3% increase in fatal accidents in comparison to the previous… Continue reading DROWSY DRIVING A COMMON CONCERN AMONG COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVERS
Throughout the United States, fatal bicycle injuries are much more common than most people assume. According to statistics compiled by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, 783 bicyclists were fatally injured in 2017 after being struck by motor vehicles. Due to the limited protection that cyclists have, injuries suffered in collisions with automobiles can be… Continue reading HOW TO AVOID DANGEROUS BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
When a car accident occurs, everyone involved is likely to experience financial damages, even if they do not suffer serious injuries. Victims may be unsure about their options for recovering compensation for these damages, but typically, the driver who was at fault will be liable for property damages and medical treatment. However, in some cases, another party… Continue reading WHEN IS A THIRD PARTY LIABLE FOR A CAR ACCIDENT CAUSED BY AN UNSAFE DRIVER?