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Pedestrian Car Accidents in Illinois

Pedestrian accidents take place every day in Chicago and the northwest suburbs. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the major urban areas in Illinois see the most accidents. In...

Safely Drive through Construction Zones

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, otherwise known as IDOT, over 4,500 motor vehicle crashes occur in construction zones on average each year. Of these 4,500 accidents, 1,100 resulted in injuries,...

Ride-Sharing Safety with Uber or Lyft

  According to a new study, ride-sharing companies like Uber or Lyft harm the Chicago cab industry. The new study states that 40% of all medallions are inactive with hundreds more...

Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week

In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, from April 24 through April 28, Illinois has designated Distracted Driving Awareness Week. The Illinois Association of Police asked the governor to declare that...

When Will Self-Driving Cars Roam Illinois Roads?

In a few years, Illinois motorists might have to start sharing the road with self-driving vehicles. Self-driving cars are common in cities across the United States, mainly in California. Some...

New Illinois Safe Driving Laws in 2017

New laws became effective in Illinois that should bring safe driving to the Land of Lincoln. Most Illinois drivers are familiar with “Scott's Law.” The law requires drivers to change lanes...

Crosswalks: Being Safe While Crossing

With the beginning of the school year, more students walk as they head to school and will use crosswalks. Many parents rightfully worry about the safety of their children while walking...

Car Insurance Rates Increase With Accidents

Everyone has car insurance. Or at least the law requires everyone to have car insurance. But no one wants to use their car insurance! After a car accident, the driver...

Train Accidents: Real Dangers and How to Avoid Them

On October 9, 2015, two train accidents occurred in different parts of Chicago: one woman in Elmhurst and one woman on the northwest side of Chicago were killed when they...

Understanding Crash Test Ratings

When shopping for a new vehicle, consumers undoubtedly do some checking up on its safety features and crash test ratings.  Entities like insurance companies and car manufacturers conduct independent studies...
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