Journalist, Activist Hannah Hayes Dies in Hit-and-Run
Hannah Hayes – a local activist and political journalist – has been identified as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run last week. ABC 7 News reports that the fatal crash happened when a silver 2012 Lexus blew a stop sign at Drexel Blvd and hit Hayes’ car. Police have released pictures of the suspects, but…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Sideswipe Accidents
There are all types of accidents you can get into while driving on the road. One of the most common types of accidents is the sideswipe. It might be just a gentle bump and scrape, or it could be far worse, amounting to sometimes catastrophic injuries. These types of accidents can happen anywhere, but are…
Read MoreNew Study Shows High Crash Incidences in Autonomous Vehicles
With technology advancing every day, we have software in our vehicles that can warn us if there is something behind us when we’re backing up, or tools that can help us to see cars in our blind spots while driving down the highway. No doubt that such technology has saved lives. However, we must remember…
Read MoreAmazon Workers Suffer Higher Work Related Injuries
Retail giant Amazon has had its fair share of time in the limelight when it comes to the conditions of their workers and warehouses. Unfortunately, it’s drawn the attention for all the wrong reasons, with workers claiming long hours, impossibly difficult quotas, and even unsafe work conditions. Now, a new study has been released this…
Read MoreWhat Are the “Basics” of Distracted Driving?
It’s easy to become used to driving. Many of us have been driving for a decade or two, and with that experience comes confidence, and with confidence often comes carelessness. Perhaps we speed more often or we slow down at certain stop signs rather than coming to a complete stop. These are risky behaviors, and…
Read MoreCan I Sue for Damages if the Negligent Party Dies?
One of the worst experiences that you can have in your life is being injured by someone’s neglect or bad decisions. Not only are you having to deal with the physical trauma of the accident, but the mental and emotional cost as well. The reasonable action would be to take whoever injured you to court,…
Read MoreA Horrific, Avoidable Truck Accident Killed a Toddler in Uptown
If you spend any time on highways, you know that semi-trucks rule the roads. They’re big, they’re heavy, and they should be given a wide berth on interstates and freeways. After all, there are specific federal guidelines in place that ensure 18-wheelers can get from point A to point B on highways. On highways. Things…
Read MoreDo Insurance Companies Cover Hit-and-Run Accidents?
Chicago is a dangerous place when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. With bumper-to-bumper traffic, bicyclists swerving in and out of lanes, and pedestrians crossing busy intersections, it is understandable that these sorts of accidents would be common. But in the last couple of years, the rate of hit-and-run accidents has skyrocketed, leaving hundreds of…
Read MoreWhat Happens If Someone Sics Their Dog on Me and I Get Hurt?
As much as we love our canine friends, they are still animals. Animals do not always act predictably, and even worse, they can be trained by their owners to attack other people. Dog attacks and bites should be handled seriously, as the injuries these animals can impart are oftentimes serious, and can leave the victim…
Read MoreAlcohol Sensor Technology Coming to a Car Near You
Have you ever heard of a Breathalyzer (or breath machine) being installed into the vehicle of a drunk driver after a drunk driving incident? Have you ever stopped and thought, “Why wasn’t the breath machine already installed into the vehicle in the first place? The entire accident could have been avoided.” Well, thanks to the…
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