Talk about distracted driving. That motorist speeding towards you or behind you in a Tesla Model 3 may be playing a video game – literally, on his touchscreen dashboard, an unsafe activity that could lead to an accident. Until last summer, the dozen-or-so video games...
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Year: 2021
In a Car Accident on Icy Roads, Who’s at Fault? Legally, It Can Be Complicated.
Accidents on icy roads are responsible for an average of 1,835 deaths and 136,309 injuries each year, more than 3.6 times the toll from all other severe weather hazards combined, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Black ice can even be more dangerous...
Do I have a claim if the car that hit me slid on ice or snow?
Driving during the winter may mean encountering certain conditions that could make it more likely that an accident will occur. In certain months of the year, Illinois roads could ice over, and snow accumulation could affect the safety of the roads. While no one can...
Experts Encourage Safe Driving over Thanksgiving Week
If you’re planning to hit the highway, expressway or city streets by car during Thanksgiving week, you’ll have plenty of company. More than 53 million Americans are expected to travel during the November holiday, according to AAA’s 2021...
Two Suburban Chicago College Students Die In Stampede at Houston Musicial Festival
Two Naperville college students were among the eight people who died Friday night at Houston's Astroworld music festival when tens of thousands of people rushed toward the stage, causing a stampede. Jacob "Jake" Jurinek, 20 and Franco Patino, 21, Naperville natives...
More Car Safety Features Part of Infrastructure Bill
A provision in the U.S. Senate’s massive infrastructure bill directs U.S. regulators to mandate a technology that prevents drunk drivers from ever starting their vehicle. Roughly one-third or 10,000 people die annually in traffic deaths due to impaired...
Drivers with minimum insurance coverage causing collisions
Commuting to work or taking a leisurely drive to a vacation destination can turn tragic in a split second. Car accidents come out of nowhere. Whether you are commuting to work or traveling with your family, a sudden collision can result in severe vehicle damage and...
New Research on Treatment for “Baby Blindness”
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of blindness in premature infants. If recognized and treated early, severe vision loss or total blindness is preventable. Vigilance is required from not only pediatric ophthalmologists but also the neonatologists and...
Focus on Walkers During Pedestrian Safety Month
The number of pedestrian fatalities jumped by almost three percent in 2019 and another 4.8 percent in 2020, to a total last year of 6,412. The increase surprised even the experts and is among reasons why The National Road Safety Foundation established a National...
How can cyclists stay safe on the road?
For those who ride bikes, safety is always a pressing concern. Cyclists share the road with other types of vehicles, and they are especially vulnerable in an accident. Even with a helmet and other types of protective gear, even a low-speed impact can result in serious...