Auto Accident

Chicago police report a 70-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning, December 3, in the Loop. The accident involved two vehicles, one which fled the scene. At this point, no one is in custody, authorities say. According to ABC 7 News, the woman (whose name has not been released) was driving her…

Speeding and tailgating are two of the most dangerous things a driver can do on the roads of Chicago. All too often, you look in the rearview mirror and find a vehicle following you too closely. On the flip side of things, you might catch yourself tailgating another vehicle or speeding. These driving habits are…

Multiple people are hospitalized and one person is dead after a deadly crash in the South Side’s Chatham area last night. A 35-year-old man ran a red light and hit a car with four people in it, causing both vehicles to spin out and one to catch fire. The driver’s condition is stable, but two…

As a general rule, you should buy as much liability insurance for a vehicle accident as you can afford. You should purchase uninsured/underinsured insurance, even if you’re allowed to waive it. You should buy collision insurance. Other types of insurance are beneficial too. While you’re at it, you should buy the best health insurance policy…

Chicago is one of the most heavily travelled cities in the world. It’s central location and wonderful history make it an attraction for all regions of the country and to the millions of people who live in Illinois. Some intersections are more dangerous than others due to poor design, heavy traffic, and other factors. Car…

A high-speed collision on Saturday, September 12 has left one family in mourning, and four other people with injuries. The crash, which happened on I-294 just after noon, involved a driver who lost control of a Chevy Impala; the driver sideswiped one vehicle and then hit a concrete barrier in the median. The Impala, per…

Over the last Memorial Day weekend, Chicago police increased their traffic patrols and enforcement activities, specifically targeting speeding, which has been a concern since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. In April, the National Safety Council (NSC) reported a 14% increase in speeding across the nation. And, although fewer drivers have been on the roadways…

We hear a lot of anecdotal evidence that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are making our roads safer, largely because people who are too drunk to drive aren’t getting behind the wheel as often. But given how many more vehicles are on the road now, we wondered whether or not these services were doing…

Photo Credit: Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune Early this morning, the Kennedy Expressway was shut down as the Chicago Fire Department dealt with the effects of a multi-vehicle crash on the inbound lanes. Nearly 60 vehicles were involved, but thankfully, not a single person died in the wreck. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, “Fourteen…

The State of Illinois and the City of Chicago have some new laws and regulations in place for 2020. They range in scope – an increased minimum wage, some new rules to protect animals, and the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana are just a few – but many of these new laws deal with road…