Matthew Passen recently appeared on PBS’s “Justice & Law Weekly” to discuss his adoption of the “End Distracted Driving” public service initiative as Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. The program involves attorney-volunteers visiting high schools across Chicagoland to discuss the dangers of distracted driving. Watch the interview below:
Motorcyclists No Longer Required to Wait at All Red Lights
Effective immediately, new state legislation allows motorcyclists to proceed through some red lights. The new legislation, signed by Governor Pat Quinn last week, requires that motorcyclists wait a reasonable time, defined as at least two minutes, at every red light. They may then proceed through the light if the roadway is clear. Our experienced Chicago… Read More
Cash Incentives for Reporting Holiday Drunk Drivers
As our Chicago auto accident attorneys have previously written about the dangers of drunk drivers on New Year’s Eve. A variety of services, both free and paid, have sprung up to help drivers who have had “one too many” – or more – get home (often also arranging to drive the drunk customer’s car home,… Read More
Dangerous Cab Drivers Given a “Pass” by Traffic Judges
Many Chicago residents, passengers and pedestrians alike, complain about perceived dangerous driving by taxi cab drivers. Indeed, there have been two highly-publicized recent fatalities and numerous recent injuries involving area taxis. But are local cabdrivers really more dangerous than other drivers? Obviously, some cabdrivers are more dangerous than others. Now, an investigation by the Chicago… Read More
Tom Brokow, Wife Uninjured in Fatal Three-Car Crash
Various news reports have confirmed that former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw and his wife were recently involved in a three-car accident in which one person died. The motor vehicle accident occurred on a New York expressway at about 1:00 pm this past Friday. Mr. Brokaw and his wife, fortunately, were not injured in the… Read More
Hit-and-Run Accidents and Pedestrian Injuries
Hit-and-run accidents can result in catastrophic, sometimes deadly, injuries. Such accidents often involve pedestrians in a crosswalk or crossing the street, and motorists who fail to yield or who are not paying attention. If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of the circumstances, it is important to contact a top… Read More
Executive Order Prohibits Govt. Employees from Texting While Driving
Texting while driving, or “distracted driving,” continues to make headlines. Last week, the Department of Transportation held a Distracted Driving Summit, as discussed in a previous blog post. Those seriously injured in a car accident caused by distracted driver should contact an experienced car crash injury lawyer for advice. Also last week, President Obama issued… Read More
