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…
Semi trucks serve an important role in the transportation of goods across the nation. They bring food and other products into and out of Chicago, enabling residents to obtain necessities in a relatively efficient manner. On average, semi trucks are involved in fewer collisions per mile driven than other types…
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Chicago and across the rest of the nation. Every hour of every day, individuals choose to get behind the wheel of a car, truck, or van when the laws make it illegal to do so because those individuals are intoxicated. In Illinois, drivers…
Bicycling has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades in Chicago. Many adults are choosing to bike their commutes to work while others are running errands on bicycles around the city. The introduction of rented bicycles by the hour, day, or annually has only served to…
In 2010 alone, there were 2,943 pedestrian accidents in the city of Chicago alone. Across the nation, 4,280 pedestrians were killed in accidents in the same year. These staggering numbers give an indication of how significant of an issue pedestrian-related collisions present to those in Chicago as well as those…
If you live in, work in, or visit Chicago on occasion, chances are you have taken at least one ride in a taxi cab. Taxis are everywhere in the city, making them a convenient form of transportation when traveling for work or for pleasure. Drivers tend to be knowledgeable about…
Illinois law makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A driver is presumed to be under the influence of alcohol when his or her blood alcohol content, or BAC, is 0.08 or higher. Yet that is not the only time a driver…
To a lot of parents, school buses seem like an easy, safe way for their children to travel to and from school or to after school events. Buses are standard in many districts in Chicago and Illinois and a lot of parents do not think twice about having their children…
Hundreds of car accidents happen in Chicago and the rest of Illinois every day. They range from minor collisions to serious wrecks that claims the lives of those involved. In the best cases, no one is hurt in a car crash and everyone can walk away with only damage to…
Chicago hosts a large number of trucks on its streets and expressways daily. Some are local and bringing product into or out of the city while others are simply using the roads to pass through to another location. Regardless of their destinations, the presence of trucks means that there is…