An elderly man in Illinois died after a vehicle struck him. In December 2020, the man was crossing the street in his wheelchair when a speeding vehicle hit him. The man survived the initial accident, but officials reported that he had suffered from a head injury. He...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why is rushing around on winter roads dangerous?
Driving during an Illinois winter comes with several safety concerns. Snowy and icy roads create hazards, which is why drivers should avoid behavior that proves dangerous under any circumstances and could be worse during the winter. Rushing around seems unavoidable...
How ELDs factor in truck crashes
Accidents that involve a bus or commercial truck in Illinois are often more dangerous than accidents that involve two privately owned passenger vehicles. This fact becomes more relevant when the passenger vehicle is a much smaller car. The size difference between the...
Preventing collisions with variable speed limits
People in the Chicagoland area know how difficult it can be to drive in hazardous conditions. Between snow, construction and traffic, there are plenty of rear-end collisions in the city and surrounding area. Luckily, researchers have identified one possible way of...
Slow drivers: The dangers and how to protect yourself
There's no doubt about it; speeding on Illinois roads can lead to potentially dangerous situations. However, on the other end of the spectrum are those drivers who are driving way under the speed limit. Slow drivers are also a large part of the accidents occurring on...