Injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among American children under the age of eight, according to the National Highway Safety Administration. During a car accident, children may be more likely to suffer serious injuries compared to adult passengers given their small size. A child will…
Every parent wants to do what is best for their child and to ensure their child is safe, secure, and protected from the harms that live in the world. At times, this might mean protecting a child from falling when she stumbles or making sure he always holds an adult’s…
Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, designate one week in September as Child Passenger Safety Week. This year, September 13 through September 19 will bear that designation in an effort to increase public awareness of the issues surrounding…
You may be surprised to learn that nearly 20 percent of all car accidents in the country occur in parking lots, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Many of these accidents occur at low speeds and fortunately do not leave victims seriously injured; however, some crashes are more…
Many of the car accidents that occur in Chicago involve multiple vehicles colliding together. Whether caused by a speeding driver, a failure to yield, or a failure to stop for traffic, most people imagine an impact with at least two vehicles when they think of a car accident. But that…
A 27-year-old Chicago man has been charged in an accident that left a 2-year-old girl dead on Friday night, according to local authorities. The man was reportedly driving near the 5700 block of South Morgan Street on the city’s south side just before 6:30 a.m. The driver allegedly ran a…
A late Saturday night car crash on the south side of Chicago left a 3-year-old boy dead. The incident occurred in the 3900 block of West 47th Street on the southwest side of Chicago and authorities report that the boy was not in the vehicle but rather a pedestrian at…
A school bus reportedly struck several vehicles in a chain-reaction crash that occurred in suburban Niles. According to Park Ridge Fire Deputy Chief Jeff Sorensen, at least five crashes took place on Oakton Street between Prospect Avenue and Greenwood Avenue along the border between the towns of Park Ridge and…
Shopping for the right booster seat is much easier now with the rating system that the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just released. More than 30 seats have made it on the “Best Bets” list. Seats on this list mean that they fit most children aged 4- to 8-years old…
National Passenger Safety Week is taking place from September 18th to the 24th. During this time, the Illinois State Police (ISP) will be continuing its efforts to help keep child passengers safe in the event of a car accident in Chicago or elsewhere in the state. During the 2011 safety…