According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the use of seat belts in a vehicle is the most effective way to prevent injuries and save lives in the event of a car accident or other traffic crash. Yet despite the prevalence of seat belts in vehicles, state laws…
People in Chicago may be participating in unofficial celebrations today as the temperature is expected to exceed 80 degrees for just the third time this year. The skies should be sunny, the weekend is almost here, and families may be getting together this weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day. While today…
What type of driver poses the greatest threat to others on Chicago roadways? It might seem like a simple question to pose but it is an incredibly difficult one to answer. While generalizations can be made across types of motorists, the truth is that each individual driver determines how safe…
In an effort to keep consumers constantly informed about the safety of the vehicles they drive, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (“IIHS”) puts several models of popular cars, trucks, and vans through a series of simulated collisions every year and then ranks the vehicles based upon their performances. A…
Technology is pervasive in our daily lives. From the alarm clock that rings in the morning to the GPS device that gets you to your destination, to a cell phone that keeps you connected to the world and the tablet that lets you work on the go, it is hard…
Many drivers on Chicago roadways today remember a time when the speed limits across the country were much lower than they are now. In the 1970s and 1980s, most states chose to keep their maximum speed limits to 55 miles per hour or under due to the threat of financial…
Often, when it comes to driving, motorists will express an understanding of safety-related issues and will state that certain dangerous behaviors should be avoided at all costs. Yet those same motorists will admit to engaging in the dangerous behaviors themselves, leading to a “do as I say, not as I…
When the Illinois Department of Transportation announced proposed plans to widen the Eisenhower Expressway, the greater Chicago community had a range of reactions. Some were elated that additional lanes were being planned to increase capacity on one of the most congested areas in Illinois. Others were exasperated at the thought…
A large number of drivers in the Chicago area are making plans to be on the roads this weekend, traveling to see family for the Easter holiday or otherwise enjoying some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This means that area expressways, interstates, and even local…
Collisions between cars traveling in the same direction happen with far too frequently in Chicago. Often, these crashes occur on the interstates and expressways that surround us but the city’s many one-way streets, roads, and alleys also make for a scene where a side impact crash may happen. Commonly, one vehicle traveling alongside another may…