Category: Traffic Accident Articles

DES PLAINES, Ill. (February 20, 2017) – A 21-year-old driver with a history of speeding may have been traveling faster than 100 mph when he slammed into another car, killing himself and three family members. The fatal crash occurred around 8:55 p.m. Thursday night in the 100 block of East…

Car accidents happen under a variety of circumstances. Drivers and their passengers often get little or no warning. New anti-crash technology, however, seeks to address that issue. Today, forward collision avoidance systems are actually revolutionizing the auto industry. These systems warn drivers of hazards ahead that could lead to serious…

The ease, cost and reliability of ridesharing has turned top companies like Uber and Lyft into household names. Using a ridesharing application, you can open up your smartphone and have a vehicle dispatched directly to your location with a few simple swipes of the finger. More and more consumers are…

CHICAGO (Salvi Law) – According to the Chicago Tribune, eight people were injured Monday evening in a multi-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck on westbound I-94, just south of Grand Avenue. A total of six people were sent to Advocate Condell Medical Hospital in Libertyville with minor injuries, one in critical…

CHICAGO (Salvi Law) – According to a new report from Bicycling Magazine, Chicago has unseated New York City as the best bike city in the United States. When Rahm Emanuel was elected mayor in 2011, he vowed to make Chicago the most bike-friendly city in the country. Since then, the…

Many researchers and automakers insist that driver automation can help prevent car accidents because it removes human error from the equation. However, there is a strong possibility that self-driving cars may still pose risks, including those which involve potentially defective auto technology. “The technology can confuse operators if it’s poorly…

CHICAGO (April 27, 2016) – Snapchat, an increasingly- popular app that is now worth more than $19 billion, can serve as a great communication tool. The app allows you to send videos or pictures of yourself with a filter or a caption, and then disappears after viewing. But the app…

There are some new laws that will take effect January 1, 2016 that Illinois drivers will want to be aware of when they get behind the wheel in the New Year. Repeat DUI Offenders Must Use a Breath-Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device for 5 years A new law will prevent repeat…

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…