car accidents

It’s safe to say that most people speed at least once in their life. Many people do it virtually every time they get on the road. It may just mean going five miles per hour over the limit, and they don’t think much of it.  If they get a ticket, these individuals are...

Do you ever find yourself thinking that car accidents aren’t actually as random and unexpected as they seem? It’s true. They all have underlying causes that you can typically track to understand how and why these accidents take place.  Knowing this may help you avoid...

A common excuse that drivers give after hitting a motorcycle is that they simply did not see that motorcycle. This can happen while pulling out of a driveway, turning left in front of a motorcycle or simply merging into the lane that the bike already occupies. The...

The emotions of parents and their new teenage drivers are usually at opposite ends of the spectrum. A teen going out for their first independent drive will probably feel intensely excited. Their parents will likely feel terrified. It only takes half a second for a...

Despite numerous laws and serious consequences, Illinois drivers continue to succumb to the temptation of multitasking while behind the wheel. Whether this means eating, reading, personal grooming or making a phone call, drivers can miss important safety signs,...

There are many steps you can take to better protect yourself when driving, with becoming a defensive driver at the top of the list. There’s a good chance you’re already taking some steps to drive in a defensive manner. However, if you adjust your style a little bit...

Driving and distractions seem to go hand in hand. No matter the amount of caution that makes it to public awareness, drivers remain convinced they have the skill necessary to drive safely while completing other tasks from behind the wheel. While digital electronics...

Almost all experienced drivers all believe that they are good drivers. When someone goes years without ever getting into an accident, it is easy for them to think that they are good drivers. After so much time, even the best drivers can pick up bad habits. Have you...

When you’re working in a work zone on a major highway or street, the last thing you want is for a driver to enter that work zone and hit you. Unfortunately, that is one of the major concerns that construction workers and highway workers may have. One of the ways that...

When the victim of a car accident can walk away with no visible injuries, it can seem like a miracle. Unfortunately, situations like this can also be too good to be true. Many injuries can go unseen and lead to disastrous consequences. Nonfatal injuries are more...