The new head of the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that to reduce road fatalities, the entire system must change. “The current approach, which favors automobiles and punishes only drivers for crashes, is clearly not working,” NTSB...
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Who Is Responsible For Parking Lot And Garage Accidents?
When most people think of car accidents, they typically think of collisions between one or more vehicles on a road or highway. But there are some factors that can sometimes make low-speed car accidents in parking lots and parking garages even more deadly than crashes...
Underlying injuries may not be apparent right after an accident
After a car accident, you could find yourself overwhelmed by damage to your personal property, insurance matters and more. The aftermath of a crash can leave you struggling to pick up the pieces, and you may not be completely aware of how the physical injuries you...
Should left turns be outlawed on Chicago streets?
The purposes of traffic laws are to protect the interests and well-being of motorists, minimize risk and reduce the chance of an accident. There are times when it is necessary to change or update existing laws in Illinois, such as those allowing left turns. There are...
How do you file an insurance claim against another driver in Illinois?
After a serious accident, you may be suffering from serious injuries, and your vehicle could be badly damaged. The crash was not your fault, and you should not have to pay your medical bills and auto repair costs yourself, so you file an insurance claim. In Illinois,...
Are Police Car Chases Necessary?
In an age of traffic cameras, satellite images, and police body cams, are police car chases necessary? It’s an important question because police car chases are dangerous and can lead to injuries and deaths. A 2017 U.S. Justice Department report found that 355 people...
Statistics indicate distracted driving remains a serious issue
Many things can take a driver’s attention while he or she is on the road. From in-car technology to a hand-held device, such as a phone, drivers face various distractions every time they get behind the wheel. At this point, most people are aware of the dangers of...
Tesla Battery Fires Highlight Need For Better Ways To Manage, Prevent Problem
About half of the 189,500 highway vehicle fires in the United States in 2019 were in electric cars, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Officials from The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who have been investigating the fires in electric...
Number of rideshare accidents traffic deaths increase by 2-3 percent
Most urban dwellers are familiar with rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft as a convenient alternative to driving their own cars, taking public transportation, biking and walking. With a rideshare account, you can request a ride 24 hours a day, seven days a week in...
Are you following Scott’s Law?
When other Illinois drivers make poor choices while behind the wheel, innocent people can suffer. This includes drivers and passengers as well as others outside of the vehicle, such as first responders and road workers who are near the road. You may be someone...