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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 in Tesla’s software package could be played only when a…

CHICAGO, IL, Dec. 8, 2021 – Attorney Jason Williams has joined the personal injury law firm of Smith LaCien LLP. Launched in March 2020 by veteran trial lawyers Todd A. Smith and Brian LaCien, the firm concentrates on personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Over the years, Smith and LaCien have won…

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 because it’s hard to spot. The blacktop commonly used on residential…

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 control the weather, it is crucial for all drivers to be aware of…

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 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Forecast. Numerous organizations are offering encouragement and tips to drive safely. The Illinois Department of…

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 and graduates of Neuqua Valley High School, were close friends though they attended different…

CHICAGO, November 4, 2021 – Smith LaCien LLP, a Chicago personal injury law firm concentrating in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, aviation, and medical malpractice cases, is included in the 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The firms that are included are recognized for professional excellence based on consistently impressive ratings…

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 physical injuries. Add to that the process involved in…