Fans of the band 3 Doors Down know Todd Harrell as a founding member and former bassist of the group but others may know him from his legal problems over the last few years. In July of 2012, Harrell was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of prescription…
Government regulators, local officials, and automobile manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to make driving safer. Whether it is through a redesign of a safety feature inside a vehicle, an alternate layout for a busy and congested intersection, or even changing some of the rules of the road, people want…
When no witnesses to a car accident are found, it can be difficult for police to understand exactly what happened immediately before a crash occurred. Through an investigation, though, often the factors involved in a crash are determined and officials learn whether one or more drivers were to blame for…
Some consider potholes or chuck holes just to be a part of driving in Chicago and a pain that cannot be avoided. But potholes often are more than just an annoyance to drivers and bicyclists. They can be a threat to safety and they are responsible for numerous accidents every…
Car accidents are a regular sight in Chicago, especially among those who use the expressways on a regular basis. The volume of traffic on the roads, interstates, and highways means that collisions between vehicles result with some regularity. Some of those crashes are due to the weather while others may…
Pedestrians are at a very high risk for injuries regardless of the type of accident in which they are involved. Pedestrians usually have no protection surrounding themselves from others, in contrast to a passenger in a car who is surrounded by the car itself. This means that in the event…
Rules against drunk driving in Chicago are strict and must be obeyed by all drivers in the city. Failing to take alternative means of transportation when you are drunk in favor of driving yourself may lead to serious traffic or even criminal charges that may result in fines, a loss…
Car accidents are commonplace in Illinois and in the Chicagoland area. With so many drivers hitting the streets, it is inevitable that collisions will occur. Some are the result of inclement weather while others may occur due to road construction. But the most common factor leading to an automobile collision…
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there were 281,788 automobile collisions in Illinois in 2011 alone. In those accidents, more than 84,000 people sustained injuries and 918 people were killed. These numbers are very large and they show how prevalent motor vehicle accidents are and how many people are…
The third week in October every year is designated as National School Bus Safety Week, a time for parents, teachers, bus drivers, bus companies, community members, and others to be reminded of the dangers associated with bus transit and some of the basic safety procedures to follow to ensure all…