When you are out driving, especially in the more rural areas outside of Chicago, it’s not uncommon to come across animals like deer, dogs, cats, and other wildlife in the road. This time of year in particular can be dangerous, as some of the peak months for animal-related car accidents are between October and December. […]

For Chicago locals, having a car accident when outside of Illinois can be rough. Surely this upends your life and all your plans. Your car might need repairs which further alters your schedule. The first call to make after getting into an out-of-state accident is to the police. You must file a police report, even […]

Chicago is creating roadways to cater to riders, and encouraging non-bikers to get fit. Biking has many health benefits, such as getting in shape and improving heart and lung function. Bicycle use become more popular, but there have been more accidents, with medical costs rising rapidly by $789 million yearly, according to a study published […]

When a train hits a vehicle in Chicago, the result is often deadly. The majority of collisions are caused by to drivers trying to get around railroad crossing barriers, vehicles stalling or becoming stuck or drivers stopping on the tracks. Rail safety officials admit that even with widespread efforts to improve safety at rail crossings, […]

While Illinois has not joined the recreational marijuana legalization bandwagon that Nevada and Colorado leads,  medical marijuana is legal. In 2016, the governor reduced the punishment significantly for possessing a small amount of pot. This could lead to more individuals obtaining marijuana or using it. One impact of the reduction in punishment could be a […]

Federal regulations in the U.S. protect people from defective manufacturing, design or performance of cars to avoid accidents. Despite this, defective vehicles injure and kill thousands of people every year, and recalls are only applied once many people have already been injured or killed in accidents — there were 30,000 deaths in 2009. According to […]

There has been much written and studied regarding texting, driving and even distracted walking. There is no debate when it comes to discussing how deadly the behavior can be. States have enacted laws prohibiting drivers from texting while they are behind the wheel.  However, not only has the country experienced a consistent increase in the […]

Although any type of vehicle accident can cause serious – if not fatal – injuries, there are certain type of collisions which often have tragic consequences. Victims fortunate enough to survive usually end up with car crash injuries. Head-on Collision The majority of head-on collisions are fatal ones. Even if the two vehicles only travel […]

Study after study – as well as national statistics – should have convinced all of us how deadly texting and driving is. Yet, the number of distracted driving crashes continue to increase and people continue to die. The majority of states have put in place some form of legislation that addresses cell phone use while […]

Chicago is starting to heat up and that means more people are enjoying the outdoors. Many people walk for exercise or fun, but there are a lot of people who take advantage of the warm weather for commuting when they are close enough to their destination.  With more people walking in our fantastic city, everyone […]