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In America, drinking and driving has been a major problem. The links are clear: the more drinking that is done by an individual, the greater the chance they will be unequipped to handle a vehicle in a safe manner. As a result of this knowledge, laws have been in place that specifically target this type…
Several years ago the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois police have partnered to raise awareness about buzzed driving. The goal was to reduce the instances of injuries and fatalities associated with driving while slightly impaired with alcohol. What distinguishes buzzed driving from drunk driving is the level of measurable alcohol impairment, with…
Car accidents in and around Chicago are the cause of many serious injuries and even deaths. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, there have been 902 traffic fatalities on all public roadways in the state this year to date. Because of the sheer number of accidents and casualties, most people pay for automobile insurance…
Car accidents occur far too often – especially in and around the Chicago area. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, in 2011 there were 281,788 motor vehicle crashes on Illinois roadways. Further data reveals even more disturbing news: 918 people died in 835 crashes during that time, and an additional 84,172 victims were injured.…
When citizens of Chicago learn of a “DUI” accident, most people typically think that the driver was drunk. But many car accidents involving drivers who are found to be driving under the influence are actually on drugs, both legal and prescription medications. According to the Illinois State Police, hundreds of people die needlessly as the…
The Chicago Tribune reports that a civil lawsuit brought against a teen driver in a “huffing” death car accident has been settled recently for an undisclosed amount. According to reports, the teenager had been driving in Highland Park when she lost control of her car and crossed over several lanes of traffic along Central Avenue…
According to a Chicago Tribune article, a Lisle man struck two pedestrians in River North Chicago, sending both women to the hospital. Fortunately, the women are reported to be in stable condition. The crash took place in the 100 block of Ontario Street, between LaSalle Avenue and Wells Street. After the accident, police cited the…
Chicago citizens are reminded of the dangers of drinking and driving far too often. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 47 percent of Illinois motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol. That statistic translates to 918 drunk driving fatalities in 2011. The problem extends throughout the country. Statistics indicate that every 30 minutes, a…
A suburban Chicago woman was recently charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash near O’Hare Airport. According to Chicago Police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli, a 49-year-old man, was walking along North Mannheim Road near a disabled vehicle around 1:30 am when he was struck…
According to a recent Chicago Tribune article, a man whose blood alcohol content (BAC) was more than double the legal limit, drove into a group of pedestrians who were waiting to cross a Northwest Side street. After careening into the group of pedestrians, the driver continued north on Central for at least a mile before…
