The scene on the Kennedy was chaotic after a 50+ car pile-up early Wednesday morning. Portions of the expressway were closed for about five hours, 12 ambulances were on sight, and 14 people were transported to area hospitals. Another 45 …
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Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of injury, damages, and death in America, and yet many lawyers in Illinois and elsewhere treat them as an inconvenience. Many car accident lawyers in Chicago, IL would rather settle car accident …
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Most people enjoy listening to the radio when they drive. Unfortunately, cranking the music up loud makes it easy to zone out and turn attention away from the road. It is vital to be aware of how distractions increase the …
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Interstate 80 is a major thoroughfare in Illinois. This particular interstate freeway runs coast-to-coast, all the way from San Francisco in the west to New Jersey in the east. In Illinois, I-80 crosses the state from Iowa in the west, …
With the number of car accidents occurring in Chicago increasing, you may feel concern over the risky behaviors of others behind the wheel. Even those with a good driving record who are in the habit of obeying the speed limit may still …
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In January of this year, Illinois became one of about a dozen states to strengthen its distracted driving laws by banning the use of handheld cellphones. In order to make or receive phone calls behind the wheel, drivers will now …
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The media is currently focusing intense scrutiny on auto giant General Motors. Over the past several weeks, G.M. not only recalled 2.6 million vehicles due to an ignition switch defect; the company was also compelled to admit that some of …
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Statistics are important to understanding large trends and concepts. But to most people, statistics don’t have much impact if they are not presented in a relevant and easy-to-grasp context. Perhaps this is why many Americans continue to engage in distracted …
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By most accounts, the evolution of the automobile seems to be leading to self-driving cars. The technology currently exists but will probably require considerable testing and tweaking before it could be used on a large scale. For now, new auto …
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In light of the terrible winter weather this year, it’s probably a safe bet that Chicago restaurants offering delivery are getting a lot of business. Whether you want pizza, Chinese food or a good old-fashioned sandwich, chances are that you …
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