Auto Accident
Another Deadly Hit and Run Accident Rocks Chicago’s Southside
Last night, a man was struck and killed by someone driving a blue Lincoln MKS. The pedestrian died at the scene, but the driver of the Lincoln appeared to limp away from the crash, according to Fox 32. As of yet, the identity of the victim is unknown, though police say the driver who hit…
Read MoreFatal Crash in Mount Prospect Leaves a Community in Mourning
A truly tragic, fatal accident on Sunday morning has left an extended family grieving. At approximately 7:45 am, Francisco Flores Rodriguez, Georgina Perez Gomez, and Francisco Javier Flores Perez were hit by a Ford SUV at Rand Road, near Mt. Prospect Road. All three family members perished in the crash, thought the driver of the…
Read MoreTraffic Deaths Increase Nationwide During the Pandemic
We are one year into the coronavirus pandemic, and a lot of things have changed. Despite a reduction in traffic volume in Illinois (and across the country) because of lockdowns, data shows that there was a 4.6 percent increase in traffic fatalities in the first nine months of 2020. The data was released by the…
Read MoreThe Myth of the 94% Car Accident Solution
Who really is responsible for car accidents? The driver, the owners of the vehicles, the manufacturers, the department of transportation, or others? One common catch-all thought is called the 94% solution. This thought states that 94% of all car accidents are due to driver error. Promoters of self-driving vehicles use this thought to justify switching…
Read MoreChicago’s Worst Snow Streak in 42 Years Just Keeps Coming
All eyes have been on the southern states these last few days, as an artic storm has led to power outages, burst pipes, and deadly temperatures. But here in Chicago, we are also experiencing some of the worst weather on record – and it’s not going to stop any time soon. NBC 5 Chicago is…
Read MoreTraffic Safety Trends for 2021
A variety of changes to the ways drivers operate their vehicles are expected for 2021. Legislative changes are also expected. Some of the changes are related to the COVID-19 pandemic; some to trying to reduce speeding accidents and drunk-driving accidents. More changes will be due to a new Presidential administration in Washington including a new…
Read MoreHazardous Conditions on Stevenson Expressway May Have Caused Fatal Crash
Around 4:15 am this morning, a car plunged 70 feet off of an overpass on the Stevenson Expressway and landed the below. The crash left two people dead and two in critical condition; all four people were in the vehicle at the time, and there were no other victims. The force of the crash broke…
Read MoreHit-and-Run Liability and Damages in Chicago
Hit-and-runs are one of the most devastating types of accidents. These crashes can leave victims with serious injuries and significant property damage, in addition to the unanswered question of who committed the act and fled from the scene. Because perpetrators of hit-and-runs leave the scene after creating chaos, victims sometimes fear they will be unable…
Read MoreI Was Hit by an Amazon Delivery Driver: What Now?
Businesses are fueled by adaption and efficiency. They are always coming up with new, better ways to serve their customers in the most convenient, timely manner possible. It’s basic — the better their performance, the more likely they are to succeed. One of the most popular ways businesses achieve this is by implementing their own…
Read MoreFuneral Procession Crash on Rt. 53 Leaves 3 Injured
A speeding driver caused a multi-vehicle crash on Rt. 53 in Joliet yesterday. The driver, who was traveling north, lost control of the vehicle and swerved into oncoming traffic, hitting four cars. A hearse, which was leading a funeral procession, swerved to avoid the crash and ended up hitting another car. Three drivers sustained injuries;…
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