Motor Vehicle Accidents

Distracted driving sits among the most common causes of road accidents. Some drivers might not take this seriously because of their complacent behavior and reliance on driver-assist systems. However, failing to focus on the road is still causing severe damage across...

Every spring, Chicago residents must set their clocks an hour ahead as Daylight Saving Time begins for the year. It takes many of us a few days to adjust to the lost hour of sleep and the shift to our internal clocks. That likely means more drowsy drivers on the roads...

Just as you prepare your house and adjust your closet for winter, your car also needs some extra attention to ensure it's ready for colder weather in Illinois. However, the battle is only half-won when you're prepared. You still need to know how to drive in winter...

Semitrucks are a fixture on the roads in Illinois. It would be unusual to find someone who has not shared the roads with these huge vehicles. A good way to avoid getting into a truck accident is to know the various blind spots on a truck. Things to remember about...

When a truck accident occurs in Illinois, evidence may reveal negligence caused the crash. Sometimes, poor loading procedures reflect the negligent acts that led to a collision. Cargo loading and potential dangers Careful and deliberate loading provides more than...

It is frightening to think about being involved in a collision with a massive tractor-trailer. However, these types of accidents happen on Illinois roads more frequently than many may realize. Such collisions happen even though drivers might take great care to avoid...

Accidents occur on the roadways every day, and some are more serious than others. Trucks, in particular, can cause severe damage if they are involved in an accident, and one of the main reasons truck accidents happen is due to speeding. Why do truck drivers speed? One...

Nobody expects an accident to occur when sharing Illinois roads with semi-trucks. However, these huge vehicles account for many crashes annually. It’s important to know the causes and common types of these accidents. What are some truck accident statistics? According...

An unexpected car accident could leave someone with injuries that may affect their quality of life. Sometimes, the accident might result in minor one but they may cause long-term problems, such as losing a job. And even a small collision could lead to severe injuries,...

Drowsy driving has long been a problem in many auto accidents in Illinois. Many drivers use the roadways following a bad night of rest out of sheer necessity, and truck drivers also drive long shifts that leave them very tired near the end. This combination means that...