When a driver is behind the wheel, his or her only priority is the safe operation of the vehicle. Each person is responsible for avoiding dangerous and reckless actions that could put them and others at risk, including different types of distraction. While the main...
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Are you a biker? Defensive driving could save your life
As someone who enjoys riding a motorcycle, you know how important it is to be aware of other drivers around you. The appeal of riding a motorcycle is enjoying the freedom of the open road, but unfortunately, others do not always know how to safely share the road. This...
Fatigue is a contributing factor in many truck accidents
When you get behind the wheel, your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the car or truck you are driving. You must be able to recognize if you can drive safely, or whether factors such as intoxication, inexperience, distraction or extreme fatigue may keep...
How will your whiplash injury affect your life?
When a vehicle comes to a sudden stop, such as in the event of an accident, the person inside the vehicle may experience different effects that he or she is unable to control. For example, an impact could force the head of the occupant of the vehicle to move forward...
Is it more dangerous to drive in rain than in snow?
Most Illinois motorists know they must be more careful on the roads when precipitation occurs. Winter is generally when more crashes occur, yet what type of precipitation causes more fatal crashes - rain or snow? Rain causes more fatal accidents Although all types of...
What should you do after a car accident in Illinois?
It's very easy to get confused and overwhelmed after a motor vehicle accident. But it's important to remain calm and follow these steps to ensure everyone's safety and preserve your legal rights. Check for injuries and call 911 if necessary If you're able, check...
Understanding common types of distracted driving
When you're driving, the last thing you want to do is be distracted. But unfortunately, some of the most common things that Illinois drivers do can are often the most distracting. Here are four of the most common types of distracted driving. Visual distractions These...
Steps in settling a truck accident claim in Illinois
Truck accidents can be the most complicated and frustrating cases that injured victims in Illinois can face when it comes to settling with the other parties. Trucking companies are notorious when it comes to resolving accident claims, and they are especially difficult...
Hazards of texting behind the wheel
It’s every driver’s responsibility to be cautious on public roads because even the smallest errors can have the largest consequences. Rates of motor vehicle accidents in Illinois and around the country are rising each year, and technology plays a role The guise of...
Many accidents take place close to home
Illinois drivers might have certain perceptions about safety. Since auto accidents seem to happen randomly, it will come as a surprise that there are circumstantial hallmarks involved. For example, it is a mistake to think that longer trips raise the risk. On the...
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