Truck accidents frequently happen during evening rush hours, between 4:00 p.m. and 7:59 p.m., and are most common on Fridays, the end of the workweek (heavy traffic). Chicago’s I-290, especially between Mannheim Road and Cicero Avenue, is a hotspot for truck accidents, with about 2...
Because we focus on representing the victims of truck accidents and other serious traffic collisions, we have the knowledge and experience necessary to handle the complex legal issues that come into play with trucking accident lawsuits.If you were injured or a loved one died in a truck accident,...
Chicago To Launch Camera Technology To Promote Traffic Safety November 13, 2024 Cities Today reported recently that Chicago will be launching a traffic safety program called Smart Streets Pilot, which will focus on enforcing parking violations in bus and bike lanes. Cameras will be placed on buses...
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It’s also alarming to learn that 1.6 million, or one-fourth of all crashes annually in the U.S., are due to drivers talking on a mobile phone (also called smartphones). Another 1 million, or 18% of traffic accidents, are due to text messaging while driving. ...
Truck Accidents vs. Car Accidents Due to the size and weight of a large commercial motor vehicle, trucks are more likely to cause serious injuries or even death when an accident occurs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 80 percent of fatal crashes ...
‘dooring’ accidents. The safety advocates group says this type of crash is the most common type ofIllinois bicycle accident. However, because these traffic incidents don’t involve moving vehicles, the Illinois Department of Transportation says that it doesn’t track them and is denying the ...
Often, injury accidents result from some form of negligence. Negligent driving behaviors, such as drunk or distracted driving, often cause traffic crashes. Inattentive property owners who fail to remove hazards or warn patrons of hazards can cause injury accidents. Workplace hazards, such as faulty...
Grisolia's crew was among the first to respond. "The cab was basically in the water. We had fire," Grisolia said. "It was just basically a miracle to have anybody survive what we've seen today." But the driver only suffered minor injuries. ...
Uber & Lyft accidents in Chicago Uber and Lyft are everywhere in Chicago. These rideshare services are usually fast and convenient, and often available at times when other forms of transport are not. They also may be linked toincreased traffic fatalities, according to a 2019 report by the Univ...