car accidents

When you go for a drive, it’s important that your vehicle is in good shape. If you drive a car that has a damaged frame, tires with low or no tread or other issues, it’s possible that you could get into a crash. Properly maintaining your vehicle can help you avoid a...

While people often think that teens are responsible for many of the texting-and-driving accidents that happen on today’s roads, the reality is that teens are not the only ones who are responsible. While teens are impacted greatly by the choice to text and drive, every...

As a parent of a young teenager, it’s important to teach them how to drive safely and get where they need to go without putting themselves or others at risk. Teens are some of the most at-risk drivers because they’re still learning how to drive and may not have as...

Perhaps the best way to avoid a wrong-way driver is to stay off of the road after dark. Most of these accidents happen at night, and most involve some level of impairment from alcohol and/or drugs. If you stay home at the times when these crashes are most likely to...

Many people enjoy the colors and visual settings that are commonly associated with fall. One further aspect of the change in seasons is that leaves fall from the trees. This can create picturesque surroundings and a serene atmosphere. However, and this may come as a...

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,...