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You would think that the number of traffic fatalities on Chicago streets declined after the pandemic, but no. They rose from 115 in 2019 to 175 in 2024, according to the data. In many neighborhoods—especially in the Chicago Lawn District—fatal crashes remain alarmingly frequent. The district alone has recorded more than 10,000 crashes annually since 2021 and over 80 traffic-related deaths in the past six and a half years. …

Every state has a system for injury victims to navigate a car accident claim after a crash. There are a handful of no-fault states, like Florida and New Jersey, where car accident victims must file claims against their own automobile personal injury protection (PIP) insurance regardless of who caused the accident. In these states, the…

We all hope that we or our loved ones never have to experience the trauma of a car accident—especially one with painful or debilitating injuries. Sadly, statistics show that car accidents are an unfortunate fact of life, with 1,664,598 crashes with injuries in 2022, the most recent fully analyzed data year. Car accidents are the…

Tailgating—a term often used to describe drivers who follow too closely—is one of the leading causes of auto accidents in the U.S. More than one-third of all car crashes are the result of tailgating, with 75% of them occurring on highways and tollways. Learning how to avoid tailgating and maneuver safely is a defensive driving…

Left-turning vehicles are a significant concern on Illinois roads because they contribute to a great number of traffic collisions. These accidents typically occur when a driver making a left turn is struck by an oncoming vehicle. Several factors contribute to making these turns so dangerous. Understanding them can help decrease the risks. A primary factor…

Combine the prom, graduation ceremonies, and summer school vacations, and you have the perfect storm for teenage car accidents. Sadly, young drivers lead the pack in fatal accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) refers to this grim season between June and September as the “100 deadliest days” for teen traffic accidents. While Wyoming…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is demanding that an airbags manufacturer, ARC Automotive of Knoxville, Tennessee, recall 67 million inflators that could explode and expel shrapnel, potentially injuring or killing drivers. But ARC is refusing to do so, essentially putting millions of drivers at risk who could otherwise get their airbags repaired or replaced….

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month, joining the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and motorcycle safety advocates to remind all users of the road to “Start Seeing Motorcycles.” The “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign coincides with the time of year when more motorcyclists are on the roads. With thousands…