Residents of Illinois and the rest of the United States are becoming increasingly partial to driving SUVs. Yet, when these large, heavy vehicles wind up hitting pedestrians, they cause much more harm than a smaller passenger car would. According to J.D. Power, the...
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Reducing crash risks for teen drivers and their passengers
Teen drivers in Illinois face a higher risk of crashing than other, more experienced drivers. Many young drivers may not recognize the detrimental consequences that reckless or distracted driving can create. Educators, parents and community members can work together...
Drivers Beware: Pot Hole Season Has Arrived in Chicago
Chicago's roads are notorious pothole havens and the problem gets much worse after the brutal city winters. As Chicago's roads fall further into disrepair, these potholes become more than just annoyances. They pose physical and economic risks to drivers who encounter...
West Peoria cyclist dies in collision with car
A common misconception may exist among many people in Illinois that the state's roads and highways belong exclusively to traditional motor vehicles. Yet that is not the case; motorcycles and bicycles have equal rights to be on the road. Motorcyclists and cyclists...
Can you reduce the chances of a TBI in a car accident?
A car accident can alter your life in a number of ways. Depending on the circumstances, these changes could have lifelong consequences. A traumatic brain injury, for example, can limit your independence, diminish your productivity and alter your personal and...
Severe brain injuries often have life-long consequences
If you were in a car accident and have a brain injury diagnosis, you are probably wondering what to expect during your lifetime. A traumatic brain injury can vary from a mild concussion to a severe injury that affects an individual physically, intellectually,...
Glitches in Automated Lane-Centering Systems Put Drivers at Risk
Lane-centering safety systems often do not perform as advertised, placing drivers and other motorists at increased risk. This safety feature has been billed as revolutionary technology to help drivers avoid an accident. In reality, it can be counterproductive as...
How Vehicle Tracking Devices May Impact Your Car Accident Claim
Following an auto accident, insurance companies may use the information from electronic data recorders as evidence for the denial of claims. EDRs record vehicle and occupant details in the seconds before, during, and after auto accidents. In a crash, the data from...
Why Motorcycle Injuries and Deaths Are on the Rise
While the number of fatalities for passengers and drivers of cars and light trucks has been falling since 1999, the number of deaths associated with motorcycle crashes has more than doubled. More than 80% of reported motorcycle accidents result in injury or death...
Older adults and the consequences of a crash
If you are an older adult and you worry about your safety on the road or you have concerns about a loved one, it is very important to review statistics on older adults and the consequences of motor vehicle accidents. Even if you do not drive, riding in a vehicle,...
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