Residents of Missouri and other regions have grown tired of fearing a motor vehicle accident each time they leave home. It seems as if the rate of crashes keeps increasing despite the widespread use of safety awareness campaigns. Lawmakers and safety experts agree...
Personal Injury
Semitruck crashes have many causes
Being struck by a semitruck can lead to very serious injuries. Everyone who’s on the roadways with these large vehicles must ensure that they’re driving safely. The truckers must also ensure that they’re following all the proper protocols. There are many reasons why...
Lowering DUI limit to .05 may improve safety
In recent years, lawmakers and auto safety experts have worked to increase awareness about the dangers posed by distracted driving. Indeed, distracted driving is currently one of the leading causes of car accidents across the U.S. Not too long ago, however, driving...
Winning When The Product Broke
by John T. Walsh and Christopher J. Petri It is easy to come to the conclusion that the following formula is true: broken product + injured plaintiff = plaintiff's verdict. In other words, in a product liability action, a broken product combined with an injured...
Injured in a drunk driving accident? The bar may be partially at fault
According to the 2014 Illinois DUI Fact Book, which was issued by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office, there were over 37,000 drunk driving arrests on Illinois roadways in 2012, which is the most recent year for which the information is available. Sadly, though,...
Impaired driving among commercial drivers targeted
The federal government is developing a database and program to track impaired driving information about commercial truck and bus drivers. Drunk or drugged driving is of great concern to all Illinois residents. Of equal concern are the dangers associated with large...
Former Illinois trooper involved in fatal wreck seeks driver’s license
Everyone knows that speeding can be dangerous. Even though many people still continue to text and use handheld devices while driving, most people also know that such behavior can lead to serious consequences, including serious injuries and even death. One would think...
Drowsy driving is a common cause of car accidents
Summer is coming to a close, but it's expected that nice weather will continue in Illinois for another month or two. This means a large amount of drivers will still be on the road to enjoy the outdoors and visit friends and family. Many of these drivers will be...
New survey reveals why drivers in Illinois continue to text and drive
There are many different reasons why drivers continue to text and drive, despite recognizing the dangers of this activity. In Illinois, according to Distraction.gov, it is illegal for drivers of all ages to text and drive. However, a new survey, completed by AT&T,...
Injured in a drunk driving accident? The bar may be partially at fault
According to the 2014 Illinois DUI Fact Book, which was issued by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office, there were over 37,000 drunk driving arrests on Illinois roadways in 2012, which is the most recent year for which the information is available. Sadly, though,...
