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...
Month: December 2019
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...
Can ADAS features reduce car accidents?
No safety feature in a vehicle is perfect, nor can one feature eliminate all chances of harm should an accident occur in Illinois or elsewhere. Regardless, the increased inclusion of advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, adds layers of protection that did not...
Biking safely this summer in Illinois
Summertime means nice weather, which means more bikes on Illinois roads. Unfortunately, that also means more accidents between cars and bikes, which can result in catastrophic injuries. Already, nine cyclists have been in accidents in Springfield this year, and one...
Illinois traffic fatalities are rising
April saw fewer cars on the road, which, normally, would reduce the number of accidents. This was not the case, however, as fatal crash rates increased during that time. According to AltonDailyNews and information from the National Safety Council, April showed a...
2019 pedestrian deaths reached a potential 30-year high
You were walking and not breaking any traffic laws when a driver suddenly collided with you. Pedestrian accidents are, unfortunately, not uncommon in Illinois and throughout the U.S., and more of them are ending in fatality. The Governors Highway Safety...
The more coffee truckers drink, the more crashes they may be in
Truckers in Illinois and across the U.S. follow what are called hours-of-service regulations. With these temporarily suspended, many are working longer hours than normal and trying to stay awake with coffee and other caffeinated beverages: something that may...
CarPlay makes you the most dangerous driver possible
You likely think that texting while driving is the most dangerous thing that you can do on an Illinois road. While texting and driving is still illegal and not advisable, there are even worse things to while behind the wheel. Studies have shown that using your phone...