Motor Vehicle Accidents

One of the most frequent injuries that people suffer in crashes in whiplash. In fact, the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has concluded that 40 per cent of the crashes that take place each year involve one vehicle rear-ending another. Whiplash...

The city streets of Chicago are often busy, especially during rush hour. At times, traffic can come to a standstill as people make their way to work in the morning and head home in the evening. According to a study conducted in 2019, Chicago is the second most...

For decades, Chicago has been a dangerous place for cyclists. The city knows this and has tried to address the problem several times. In 2012, it promised to make riding a bicycle safer for residents. In 2020, the mayor and the Department of Transportation (DOT)...

Food delivery services have become quite popular within the past two years. In a busy city like Chicago, many of these deliveries are made by people on bicycles. On any given day, you can find cars, pedestrians, and bicycle riders trying to share space on the Chicago...

When you see a safety sign, you probably think that it’s helpful. It’s informative and lets you know if a road will be wavy or difficult to maneuver on. It tells you if deer might be crossing nearby or if there are children who typically pass through this area. On the...

You’ve made a conscious choice to put the car keys down and head out on your bicycle. This is your new means of getting to work. Environmental concerns, fitness and the price of gas have spurred you on to make a change.   There’s one drawback, though. You’re worried...

It's surprising to think about now, but we haven't always understood the full danger of texting and driving. There was a time when this was a legal activity and a lot of people thought that they could drive safely enough while doing it. However, the statistics over...

Like most other states, Illinois faces a perennial road safety problem. Data from the Department of Transportation paints a grim picture of the current state of affairs, where accidents have been on the rise since 2017. The human cost of these accidents is astounding,...

The spring is a wonderful time in Chicago. The snow melts. Bicyclists and motorcyclists start to venture out for fresh air. Homeowners get to work preparing their yards for the warmer months. What many people don’t realize is that yard preparation can be dangerous for...

As a motorist, you need to know that all vehicles have blind spots. It means that whenever you are on the road, there are moments when a driver is completely unaware of whatever is around them, and they might not react in time to prevent an accident. So, how do you...