A new study shows that 1 in 5 people are violating Chicago’s ban on using hand-held cell phones while driving, a law enacted to prevent deadly car crashes caused by distracted drivers. Distracted driving incidents are a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),… Read More
Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers in Illinois
A Tragic Death Last winter, a 39 year-old male caused a motor vehicle accident when he crashed into a car containing two women and an 11 year-old boy in the back seat. The women were at a complete stop due to another accident up ahead of them. The driver of the SUV, who was found… Read More
New Year’s Eve Texting & Driving Danger
Not surprisingly, according to the National Safety Council, New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous days of the year to drive. An increasing number of serious car accidents are caused by distracted drivers — those texting while driving or otherwise paying attention to something other than the road. Passen Powell Jenkins put together… Read More
New Rules To Protect Motorcoach Passengers
The National Highway Traffic Safety made its final ruling on November 25th, amending the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) on occupant crash protection. The amendment requires all passenger seats on the following motorcoach vehicles to possess lap/shoulder seat belts for each passenger seating position in the following vehicles: All new over-the-road buses and other… Read More
Vehicle Airbags…How Safe Are They?
Over 163 million (72.8%) of the 224 million automobiles on America’s roads today have driver airbags, and over 144 million (64.2%) of these also have passenger airbags. Another 1 million new cars are being sold with airbags each month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 18,319 people are alive today because of their… Read More
Texting While Driving Epidemic
Although many states, including Illinois,distracted driving chart 300×224 Texting While Driving Epidemic have made texting while driving illegal, in 2011, 23% of automobile accidents were a result of distraction by cell phone usage. That is 1.3 million automobile collisions. Driving while texting makes an accident 23% more likely. 39 states and the District of Columbia… Read More
Study Finds Brain Imaging Can Predict Pain Intensity
Pain and suffering is often difficult to measure, even by the most experienced pain specialists. Patients are typically asked to rate their own pain on a scale of 1-10. Although there are objective ways to confirm physical and psychological injuries consistent with pain, the nature and extent of pain is typically measured by the patient’s… Read More
Teen Drunk Driving is Decreasing
Our top Chicago auto accident attorneys have some good news to report regarding the incidence of teenage drunk driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that for teens between the ages of 16 and 19 years old, the percentage who drink and drive has dropped by more than half: since 1991, it… Read More
Recall of Nissan Altimas
In yet another automotive recall, Nissan Motor Company has announced that it is recalling Altima sens due to the improper installation of bolts. The bolts, which are not themselves defective, were installed incorrectly: they were not properly tightened. Thus, the bolts can fall off, leading to a crash. The recall extends to nearly 14,000 vehicles. … Read More
Keep Your Children Safe From Others’ Negligence on Halloween
Halloween may be the best night of the year for children: costumes, candy, and staying up past bedtime are an unbeatable combination. Unfortunately, it has become an adult party-holiday, as well, leading to sharply increased risks for the little ones from negligent and drunk drivers. In fact, as our Chicago auto accident attorneys know only… Read More
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