Category: Vehicle Accidents

Many drivers hold preconceptions about people who drive certain types of vehicles, but do these stereotypes have any basis in fact? Recent studies by Insurify reveal interesting patterns about which car models are most frequently involved in traffic violations. The connection between car models with the most speeding tickets and…

Over the past decade, vehicle manufacturers have introduced various crash avoidance technologies (CATs). Although these technologies originally appeared only in luxury vehicles, today, they are more common in affordable vehicle models, with some systems–like backup cameras–becoming mandatory for all new vehicles. Manufacturers tout these systems as helping reduce the risk…

Winter is here, so it’s time to refresh yourself on the crucial information you need to know about winter driving safety in Illinois. The number of car crashes and injuries drastically increases during our harsh winter months here in Illinois. The Chicago traffic accident lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard…

What to Know About Box Truck Accidents Did you suffer injuries in a box truck collision in Chicago? If so, you should not have to face the prospect of unexpected medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering from a crash that was not your fault alone. An experienced personal…

As NPR recently reported, Snapchat has recently decided to eliminate a controversial feature in the app known as the “speed filter.” But for some car crash victims, the recent removal is too little, too late. Tragically, motorists have died in speeding accidents involving speed filter users. Many others have been…

You already know that it’s dangerous to consume alcohol or illegal drugs before you get behind the wheel. However, you may not think about the dangers posed by everyday over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications. Some of these common medications have side effects that can put you and everyone else on…

By: Casey Clark CHICAGO (June 3, 2019) – Now that summer is in full swing, the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” have begun and will continue until Labor Day. This time frame between Memorial Day and Labor Day received its name because fatal car crashes with teens tend to jump as…

CHICAGO (August 3, 2017) –Over the next several weeks, Chicago area students will be making their return to school! While the start of the school year signals a return to homework, organized sports and other classroom activities, it also means an increase in pedestrian and motor traffic around schools. Even…

As a parent who enjoys boating on Lake Michigan, the Chain O’Lakes or other Illinois waters, you want to pass on your love of this activity to your son or daughter. As you do, make sure both you and your child comply with Illinois boating regulations. After all, these laws…

Teen distracted driving among teens has been a concern for many years. However, a new study reveals that the problem may be a lot worse than previously believed. It provides a troubling look at how teens tend to allow a variety of distractions to get in the way of driving…