There’s no need to go to the video arcade any more. Drivers can sit in their car and get pretty much the same experience with the plethora of gadgets, lights, sounds and video-game-like features. What we’re talking about are all the advancements of in-car technology. While most of these devices…
Soaring oil prices have led millions to seek an alternative to gas-guzzling vehicles. However, in their purchase of the more environmentally-friendly hybrid electric cars, drivers of these vehicles may be more prone to involvement in a Chicago pedestrian accident. The reason is outlined in a study recently released by the…
A full ban on cell phones for Illinois motorists could be on the way, as part of an effort to prevent Chicago car accidents. Lawmakers in the Illinois House of Representatives are currently haggling over a bill that would eliminate the use of handheld cell phones while driving, except in…
Federal lawmakers are mulling over whether to provide cash incentives for states that take a tougher stance against drunk drivers. In an effort to reduce drunk driving accidents in Chicago and throughout the country, federal sponsors of the bill would offer millions of dollars to states that hand out stiff…
Four young men are dead as a result of a Chicago drunk driving accident. Three of the young men had reportedly been out drinking at a club that night. The fourth, was a young father, was on his way to see his fiancee. The vehicles collided in a fiery crash,…
Teen drivers face some of the highest risks for car accidents in Chicago and elsewhere. There are a number of reasons for these risks. Two recent studies, released in the Journal of Adolescent Health, discuss two of the top factors — passengers and parents. Both of the studies produced results…
Many residents will be cracking open a cold one for the start of the big game on Sunday — Super Bowl XLVI. Unfortunately, many of these residents will continue to crack them open through the entire game and then they’ll get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle and increase…
Chicago pedestrian accident lawyer Gary Annes has reached a $600,000 settlement. The claim stems from a DuPage County automobile vs. pedestrian collision that occurred in Lyle, Illinois in November, 2008. Liability, was difficult and heavily contested in the case. The pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Ogden Avenue and…
Trucking accidents are a top concern for safety officials. What’s even more of a concern is tired truck drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are roughly 100,000 police-reported accidents every year that are the direct result of a drowsy driver. These accidents result in nearly…
As our Chicago pedestrian accident attorneys recently reported, pedestrian accidents are a growing concern for safety officials. Despite record-low numbers of traffic fatalities in 2010, the number of serious and fatal pedestrian accidents actually increased. Transportation For America recently released a study that attempted to pin some of the blame…