Pedestrians are at risk of being hit by drivers any time they’re near the roadway, but if there are sidewalks, bike lanes and other buffer areas available, their risk of injury decreases significantly. Why? Sidewalks allow for more even surfaces that even those with...
There are millions of cars on the road in Illinois, and most of the drivers in those vehicles carry an insurance policy. However, about one in eight drivers doesn't have an active policy on their vehicle. If you get into a crash caused by one of those irresponsible,...
If you keep up with trending national news stories, then you're likely aware of the $2 trillion American Jobs Plan that President Joseph Biden announced earlier this spring. If you keep abreast of local Springfield or state news, then you're also likely aware that...
Different driving laws from state to state can lead to confusion. For example, some people think that there are federal rules about drivers texting at the wheel, so state laws don't matter. However, the only federal law that prohibits texting or the manual use of...
Some jobs have more risk for a worker dying than others. Logging, agriculture and construction are all industries with an elevated risk of fatalities on the job. Other industries have high risk for workers getting hurt. Hospitals and other medical settings seem like a...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
