A trucker more than a quarter mile from an Illinois factory explosion was killed by flying debris Monday afternoon. The NDK America Plant, which manufactures crystals used in liquid-crystal displays, was designed to break apart during an explosion, according to the Chicago Tribune. Investigators are still trying to determine what…
It is that time a year again when we find ourselves more frequently driving at night: When, as winter settles in for the long-haul, it sometimes seems sunset begins just after lunch and commuting home in the dark becomes routine. But data released as part of Illinois’ 2008 Illinois Crash…
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Raising awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs this holiday season, could reduce the number of serious and fatal Chicago car accidents. The Chicago drunk driving accident lawyers and the personal injury and wrongful death…
With teens hitting the streets for long holiday breaks over New Year’s, reviewing driver safety with your young driver is a good way to start the holiday. The Chicago car accident lawyers at Abels & Annes encourage you to take a moment to discuss driver safety with your children to…
Five counties in and around Chicago were responsible for almost half of Illinois traffic fatalities last year, according to the 2008 Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics data released by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The Chicago car accident attorneys and injury lawyers at Abels & Annes are publishing a series…
A 29-year-old Aurora man died in a Thanksgiving holiday Chicago motorcycle accident. The man was killed Saturday afternoon when his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle collided with a Chevy crossover vehicle on Sullivan Road, The Beacon-News reported. The 28-year-old Chicago driver was charged with failure to yield while exiting a private drive,…
Black Friday will begin the holiday shopping madness. Enjoy yourself but keep safety in mind. The Chicago car accident lawyers and the personal injury attorneys at Abels & Annes wish everyone a happy holiday and safe shopping. But with more than half of annual retail sales expected between now and…
The National Safety Commission has issued a comprehensive plan for staying safe and avoiding car accidents as the perennial biggest travel holiday of the year begins Wednesday. The Chicago injury lawyers at Abels & Annes wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving and urge you to do…
The year-end holiday season will kick off with more than 41 million Americans hitting the road for trips of 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving weekend, according to AAA estimates, and authorities are preaching caution during the final two months of the year as holiday travel, shopping and congestion…
The state has been recognized for its efforts to reduce serious and fatal Illinois car accidents involving teenagers. The Chicago car accident lawyers and the Illinois child injury attorneys at Abels & Annes encourage parents to visit the Operation Teen Safe Driving program with their young drivers. Motor Vehicle crashes…