Fatigued driving occurs when a driver operates a vehicle while feeling excessively tired or sleepy. This state of reduced alertness and impaired mental functioning can stem from inadequate rest, extended hours of work or untreated sleep disorders. It's a condition...
It can be a very nerve-wracking experience to look in the rearview mirror and see another vehicle coming very close. Tailgating occurs when someone drives very closely to another vehicle. Sometimes, tailgating is merely an annoyance or distraction. It may make the...
Like any other municipality, Springfield, Illinois plays host to an assortment of traffic infractions. On any given day, police officers may issue citations for speeding, reckless driving and failing to use turn signals in traffic. In recent months, local law...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most serious injuries people can experience in a car accident. These injuries can be so severe that they are sometimes fatal. Non-fatal TBIs can also cause long-term issues, such as trouble with memory or personality...
According to nationwide crash statistics, pedestrians are at higher risk now than they were just a few years ago. Pedestrian crash rates have recently reached a 40-year high, and a substantial portion of the fatalities that occur in traffic every year involve...
Distracted driving remains a critical issue that affects everyone, regardless of age or experience level. With increasing road traffic and seemingly constant pings from digital devices, it's more crucial than ever to understand what causes distractions and how they...
According to Illinois law, bicycles and cars are both classified as types of vehicles. For the most part, there is an expectation that motor vehicles and human-propelled vehicles share the same spaces and follow the same traffic laws. Like motor vehicles, bicycles...
Despite growing awareness of motorcycle accidents and the strategies that could reduce fatalities, recent statistics reveal troubling trends. Looking at 2021, the latest statistics available, more than 6,000 motorcyclists lost their lives on roads throughout the...
Motorcycle ownership has become more common in recent decades. According to a 2022 report from the Illinois Secretary of State, there are over 315,000 registered motorcycles in the state. While there are many times more enclosed motor vehicles than motorcycles on the...
Pedestrian crashes often result in severe injuries for someone who is traveling on foot while causing very little cosmetic damage or no noticeable damage at all to a vehicle. Many pedestrian collisions are the fault of the drivers of the vehicles involved in these...