Mother 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…
Read MoreSpeeding Driver in Glenview Kills Teen Driver in Catastrophic Crash
An absolutely devastating collision caused three injuries and one death in Glenview last night. No official report has been made, but it appears that a speeding driver struck another car: the impact was significant enough that one of the vehicles literally cleaved in half. From ABC News 7: One light colored car was split in…
Read MoreMeet Chicago’s SAFE Ambassadors
Chicago’s SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody) Ambassadors program is taking on the responsibility of teaching Chicagoans how to bike, walk, take public transportation, ride scooters, and drive in a safe manner. This is an excellent program, which is part of the safety education and engagement team at the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). The overall…
Read MoreCyclist Killed in Melrose Park Hit-and-Run Identified
Jerome Ford, a Chicago resident, has been identified as the bicyclist tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in Melrose Park. According to Melrose Park police, Ford was struck and fatally injured near Gottlieb Hospital on Tuesday morning by a vehicle that fled the scene. The victim was dragged approximately 400 feet by the vehicle before…
Read MoreWho Is Liable If a Teen Driver Hits You?
Many teenagers are thrilled and excited to get their driver’s license and hit the roads, giving the rest of us drivers no choice but to share the roadways with them. Individuals this young usually do not have much experience or driving skills, which causes the rate of accidents involving teen drivers to be very high.…
Read MoreHow Do I Choose the Best Chicago Boat Accident Lawyer?
Boating can be a fun, adventurous, and enjoyable experience. However, within minutes, it can become traumatic, dangerous, and devastating. Boating accidents may occur at any time for any reason, which can result in severe and life-threatening injuries, significant boat damage, and fatalities. When this happens, you need a Chicago boat accident attorney by your side,…
Read MoreThe Family of the Woman Killed by a Drunk Driving Cop Filed a Lawsuit
This past December, a woman named Maria Schwab was struck and killed by an impaired driver. Given how many drunk driving accidents there are in Chicago each year, this particular tragedy may not have struck a chord – except the drunk driver was a cop. That cop was arrested and charged, and now she’s facing…
Read MoreCan You Sue Your Mechanic for a Car Accident?
Drivers are involved in car accidents around the clock in Chicago. There are many reasons for these accidents, such as speeding, distracted driving, drunk or intoxicated driving, visibility problems, and road defects. However, sometimes, car accidents can occur because a mechanic made a mistake or failed to properly repair a person’s vehicle. When this happens,…
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