2020 was unquestionably a strange year. Overall, Americans spent significantly less time in their vehicles and commuting to work. Researchers have established that the total miles driven in the United States in 2020 were substantially lower than in other recent years....
Month: January 2018
What day may present enormous risks to drivers?
Car accidents may cause all manner of potential disasters. Vehicle damage and the hassle of dealing with uninsured motorists lead some to pay for extensive insurance coverage. Worries about severe injuries, and even fatal crashes, may cause some Illinois drivers to...
Why spring cycling is extra dangerous and how to stay safer
After months of cold, wet and windy weather, the spring sunshine is on its way to Illinois. If you are an avid cyclist, you may have been out on the road even in the depths of winter. However, many cyclists pack up their bikes for the winter and bring them out again...
Highway driving safety tips to consider
As a general rule, highway driving is much different than driving on a local road or residential street. This is because there is more traffic on a main route, and you will also be traveling at higher rates of speed. Ideally, you will gain experience driving on an...
What are the trends associated with pedestrian accidents?
While advances in car safety have decreased the number of fatal car accidents in Illinois, pedestrian accidents remain as dangerous as ever. In fact, the number of pedestrian accidents has been steadily increasing since 2009. Every situation is different, but certain...
Adaptive speed warnings might reduce accidents
Many new vehicles come with adaptive cruise control that automatically adjusts vehicle speed to match traffic and boost safety. A similar concept applied to traffic speed warnings on local roadways in Illinois and elsewhere might reduce the number of local accidents...
What car crash victims do that make matters worse
An auto accident can result in serious injuries, and even if no one was hurt, it can still result in property damage, time wasted and hassles afterward. If you are ever in a crash here in Illinois, avoid doing any of the following things because they only make matters...
Car accident injuries and the recovery process
The reality of driving on the roads of Illinois is that you run the risk of getting involved in a car crash. Every day in the United States, 7,000 people are involved in some type of automobile accident. The injuries that result from these crashes can range from a few...
Reducing nighttime driving crash risks
When the sun sets over Springfield, IL, the chances of a traffic accident increase. According to the National Safety Council, you face triple the risk of a car accident after dark compared to the daylight hours. Reduced visibility and the likelihood of being tired...
Femur fractures not uncommon in high-impact crashes
If you were in a high-impact car collision in Illinois, then you might have fractured one or both of your femur bones. Car crashes are the number one cause of femur fractures according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Such an injury can require you to...