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The Illinois Department of Transportation maintains assorted traffic statistics on its website. As of September 27, there were 665 fatal crashes throughout the state in 2013. In the city of Chicago alone, there were 88 fatal crashes during the same time period. From this data, we can see that car accidents have the potential to…
Liability for a distracted driving accident just took a significant turn: a person texting a driver from a remote location can be held liable to anyone injured if the driver was distracted by the incoming text. Specifically, a New Jersey appellate court held that the sender of such a text message could potentially be liable…
In and around Chicago, people are taking up cycling recreationally and as an alternative method of transportation. With the help of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the city has become a friendlier environment for cyclists with the addition of bike lanes and stiffer penalties for motorists and bicyclists who fail to observe traffic safety laws. According to…
In an effort to make Chicago roads safer, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law three bills aimed at teen driving. According to a news article, two of the bills seek to make it more difficult for certain teenagers to obtain a drivers license, while the third would prohibit a judge from granting supervision to anyone…
According to the Chicago Tribune, the estate of a man from Quebec, who was killed in the recent train derailment, has filed a negligence lawsuit in Cook County against 10 different defendants. The litigation stems from an accident that killed more than 40 people, as the train carrying oil exploded when it derailed and crashed…
Chicago is a busy, beautiful city. Many people who enjoy cycling and walking the streets, must be aware that they are often sharing the road with drivers and other cyclists, and vice versa. Accidents involving cyclists occur too often and have the potential to result in serious injuries and even death. A pedestrian or cyclist…
Car and other vehicle accidents occur fairly often in Chicago and throughout the State of Illinois. In most cases, the accident can be attributed to the negligence of at least one of the drivers. The negligence can be caused by a number of scenarios, including a driver’s failure to pay close attention to the road,…
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…
Since the City Council banned the use of cellphones while driving in Illinois, the people of Evanston have experienced a drop in the number of car crashes. According to an article in The Daily Northwestern, the Evanston Police Department reported that the amount of roadway crashes decreased by 17 percent from 2009 to 2012. During…
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…
