Drivers are urged to prepared, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Unfavorable driving conditions are on the horizon and risks for car accidents in Chicago will be increasing as we head into the New Year. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP), and Illinois Tollway…
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Daylight Savings Brings More Risks of Car Accidents in Chicago and Elsewhere
With the recent daylight savings change, we all gained an hour of sleep, but we also gained some increased risks for car accidents in Chicago and elsewhere. According to a recent podcast from Dr. Val Jones with Healthy Vision, driving during the evening hours increases our risk for an accident.…
Chicago Car Accident Attorneys Push Drowsy Driving Prevention Week!
As we recently reported on our Chicago Car Accident Lawyer Blog, the risks of car accident are expected to increase as we finish up 2011. Kids will be getting out of school for winter break, visitors will be flocking to the city and residents will be venturing out on holiday…
Chicago accident lawyer obtains $59,000 car crash settlement
Illinois auto accident attorney Gary Annes has resolved a claim on behalf of a Will County resident for $59,000. The claim arose out of an Illinois auto accident which took place in the area of Weber Road and Grand Haven Circle in Romeoville, on June 15, 2010 at approximately 2:24…
Holiday Seasons Means Less School and More Risks for Child Injury in Chicago
Four children and an adult were sent to the hospital and were listed in critical condition because of a rollover car accident in Illinois on Interstate 94. The accident happened when another vehicle reportedly cut off an SUV on the interstate, according to the Chicago Tribune. It all took place…
New Rating System to Decrease Risks of Injury during Car Accidents in Chicago and Elsewhere
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), its 5-star safety rating system will soon have tested virtually every new make and model car on the road. The administration began new testing last year that uses a 5-star rating system and a combined rating that reflects the overall results…
Effingham Car Accident Kills 3-Year-Old Chicago Passenger
A recent Illinois car accident in Effingham County took the life of a 3-year-old when the SUV she was in crashed on Interstate 57, according to The Effingham Daily News. According to the County Coroner, the little girl was pronounced dead at the scene just an hour after it happened.…
Defective Airbags Cause Financial Headache and Injury in Chicago
A Chicago woman was driving her Envoy Excel at about 25 miles per hour when suddenly the airbags deployed. Now, the woman suffers not only from a swollen arm, but also is enduring hefty bills for a rental vehicle while her SUV is being looked at to determine what happened,…
Deadly weekend for Chicago car crashes on the Dan Ryan and elsewhere
There were two serious Illinois auto accidents on the Dan Ryan Expressway this past weekend, according to the Chicago Tribune. One of the collisions involve a fatality. The crash occurred on Saturday around 9:30 AM in the area of 89th St. in the southbound lanes. The incident involved three vehicles…
Animated Series Targets Young Ones to Help Prevent Child Injuries in Chicago and Elsewhere
We just concluded National Child Passenger Safety Week, but the enforcement of child-related safety tips doesn’t stop there. At the Loyola University Health System in Maywood, safety experts recently offered up several tips on how to keep your child safe in the car, according to NewsWise. Now a new animated…