Car Accidents

Illinois sees rise in traffic fatalities in 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 8, 2022

New data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows a worrying increase in fatal car accidents on roads in Illinois and across the country. The numbers reflect changes in driving…

Fatal Chicago Rear-End Accident Claims Rideshare Passenger’s Life

December 10, 2021

Recently, one man was killed, and another person was seriously hurt in a Chicago car accident. According to a recent news report, the accident occurred on the 1500-block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive. A rideshare driver…

Recent car accident on Chicago’s South Side claims two lives, injures four others

December 7, 2021

Recently, two people were killed and four others seriously injured in a Chicago car accident in the Avalon Park neighborhood. According to a recent news report, the collision occurred at around 11:30 p.m. on Halloween. A…

Chicago woman killed in pedestrian accident after driver runs red light

October 29, 2021

A 52-year-old woman was killed while using a crosswalk in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Police said she was struck by a car that ran a red light. A 23-year-old man was driving a…

Bloomington man killed in a hit-and-run intoxicated driving accident

September 28, 2021

A 26-year-old man hit by a vehicle in Bloomington, Illinois, died after suffering serious internal injuries. The driver who caused the fatal accident faces two counts of aggravated driving under the influence (DUI). Authorities identified the…

Negligent car maintenance is more common than you think

September 17, 2021

In Illinois, drivers have a legal duty to maintain their vehicles to a safe standard. However, a recent survey of 1,200 American drivers found that 92% of car owners put off essential car maintenance despite knowing…

Driver charged with speeding and recklessness in Joliet car accident

August 27, 2021

No matter how cautious you are on Illinois roads, the reality is that you cannot control the behavior of other drivers. Whether you are a driver, pedestrian, bicyclist or motorcyclist, there is a risk that you…

What to do after an Uber accident in Chicago

August 24, 2021

Many people choose to travel in ridesharing vehicles for the convenience and affordability they provide. When you take an Uber, you have a reasonable expectation of arriving at your destination safely. However, that is not always…

Four teens killed in Hickory Hills crash that split car in half

August 17, 2021

Car accidents can cause everything from minor scrapes and bruises to life-altering injuries like paralysis. Some crashes may even be fatal. The loss of life is one of the most tragic outcomes of a collision, leaving…

Former Chicago police officer charged in fatal drunk driving accident

August 13, 2021

Car accidents can occur for many different reasons, whether it is speeding, distracted driving or other forms of negligence. Drunk driving accidents are among the most dangerous types of crashes with the potential to cause serious…