Auto Accident
Rubbernecking Is a Form of Distracted Driving
Something interesting or distracting is always happening on the sides of the roads across Chicago. Whether it is a person being pulled over or arrested or a severe accident that caused a vehicle to flip, drivers are often tempted to watch these scenes unfold. While you may think that this is completely harmless, it is…
Read MoreNiles Woman Killed in Suspected Road Rage Collision in South Loop
On Saturday, September 14, Giselle Chavez, a 21-year-old Nile resident, lost her life in a road rage accident on the South Loop. Per the Chicago Sun-Times: “Police Monday were looking for two motorists, including the driver of a red pickup truck equipped with a tow-conversion kit that allegedly “rammed” the woman’s SUV, apparently mistaking her…
Read MoreThe Role of Red Light and Speed Cameras in Chicago Accident Claims
It’s common to notice red light and speed cameras at different roads and intersections throughout Chicago. The goal of these cameras is to ensure that drivers stop at red lights and drive within the posted speed limits when navigating the roadways. If a driver does not obey the speed limit or runs a red light,…
Read MoreAll Drugs – Even the Legal Ones – Can Create Dangerous Drivers
Most people think of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth, or ecstasy as the types of drugs that impair your driving capabilities and cause dangerous crashes. However, even the legal drugs that your doctor prescribes or that you buy over the counter can have serious effects on your driving. Most of the time, these drugs will provide…
Read MoreDoes Chicago Have a Distracted Driver Problem?
Even though Chicago has taken certain steps and measures to prevent and combat distracted driving, it continues to be a major issue throughout the city and the state. Distracted driving can come in various forms and can affect a driver’s vision, cognitive thinking, and physical or manual performance. It is important to know that any…
Read MoreA Deadly Crash in Little Village Took Out a Concrete Bollard
A horrific crash near West 26th Street and South California Boulevard in the Little Village area led to two deaths and two serious injuries. One of the vehicles rolled on its side and the other went careening into a dumpster. According to ABC 7, the cause of the deadly crash is still under investigation, but…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Chicago?
Whether a lifelong resident or a recent transplant to the Chicago area, you most likely know that the city sees a lot of car accidents every week; this is most often due to congestion, speeding, distracted driving, and more. Whether driving for pleasure or commuting to and from work, it’s important to know which dangerous…
Read MoreMother of Five Killed in Elk Grove Village Motor Vehicle Accident
Andrea Garcia, a 45-year-old mother of five, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday. The crash also left several people, including three juveniles, with non-life-threatening injuries. According to ABC 7: Authorities were dispatched to the intersection of Biesterfield and Meacham roads at about 11:22 p.m. Tuesday for a crash involving two vehicles, Elk Grove…
Read MoreThe Act of Driving Can Be Distracting, Too
While most people think of cell phones as the main culprit for distraction behind the wheel, the act of driving can actually be a distraction in itself. There are multiple instruments and factors alike to pay attention to, to ensure a safe driving experience. Some drivers can lose focus and forget to keep their eyes…
Read MoreDeadly Downers Grove Hit-and-Run Crash Involved an Elderly Driver in an SUV
Last week there was a deadly hit-and-run collision in Downers Grove. The fatal collision was caught on surveillance camera, and police were able to do a sweep of a two-mile radius of the crash to find the driver. Per multiple local news outlets, that driver is cooperating with the police. Police told CBS News that…
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