What Is the Best Way to Deal with a Distracted Driver?
In today’s fast-paced world, distracted driving has become a serious issue and a common danger on our roads. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it’s important to remember that distractions, whether texting, eating, or adjusting the radio, can lead to accidents with severe consequences. According to reports by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than […]
Where Do Car Accidents Happen Most Often in Chicago?
As someone who lives in or has traveled through Chicago, you likely don’t need any reminding of how congested our city’s roadways are. This heavy traffic often leads to collisions, which cause motorists to suffer serious injuries and lose their lives. While you’re likely aware of where some of our city’s crash-prone roadways are if […]
How To Find Out If Someone Has Car Insurance
If you were involved in a traffic accident in Chicago, you’ll need to know how to find out if someone has car insurance. Illinois drivers are legally required to carry liability auto insurance that meets the minimum state requirements. This is to make sure injured drivers have a means of recovering their losses from the […]
Lyft and Uber Vehicle and Driver Requirements
Unsurprisingly to those of us who live here, the Windy City ranks among the cities with the most rideshare activity in the United States. For several years, the City of Chicago municipal government has been gathering data on every single ride app trip that occurs within city limits. This is done as part of an […]
Ohio Car and Booster Seat Laws
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic crashes are the leading cause of death and disability for children (aged 0-14) in the United States. But most of these deaths can be prevented. When we put our children in the car, we owe it to them to give them the safest experience possible. […]
How Do Police Investigations of Fatal Car Accidents Work?
The unexpected death of a loved one is one of the most profound losses a family can suffer. When that death is the result of a preventable car accident, families have the right to know who caused the collision so that they can hold them accountable for their financial and emotional losses. While a Chicago […]
Kentucky Car and Booster Seat Laws
Taking a vehicle out for a drive is always dangerous; however, it’s what most of us have to do to go to work, take our kids to school, visit a doctor’s office, pick up groceries, and so forth. One reason why operating a vehicle is so uncomfortable to do for so many is because they […]
What Is Vehophobia?
Updated on December 28, 2023 For adults living in most parts of the United States, driving is a common and even necessary part of everyday life. Anything that interferes with your ability to drive to school, work, or for errands can make day-to-day life exceptionally difficult. If you have a persistent fear of getting behind […]
Who’s Liable in an Accident Involving a Pothole?
If you’ve ever been in a pothole accident, you may wonder who’s liable; the answer to that question may surprise you. In Illinois, the law is clear: cities and other authorized entities are responsible for maintaining and repairing the roadways. Unfortunately, liability isn’t so cut and dry. If you were injured from pothole damage here […]
When’s the Best Time To Drive Through Chicago?
Approximately 2.7 million people call Chicago home, so it probably comes as no surprise that the Windy City is just as well known for its traffic as it is for its striking architecture and soaring skyscrapers. If you are new to the area, will be traveling through, or recently bought a car, you might be […]
What Is a Tire Pressure Monitoring System?
Do you sometimes see a warning light flashing on your car’s dashboard, but are unclear what it’s for? If you see a warning light that looks like a horseshoe with an exclamation point right in the middle of it, then it’s not one to ignore. It can either save your life or cause a major […]
Why Is My Steering Wheel Squeaking?
Most motorists who aren’t well-versed in auto mechanics take their vehicles in to be serviced the moment they show signs of trouble. A select few drivers delay getting their vehicles checked until they start being unreliable or leave them stranded, though. A squeaky steering wheel is one such concern that’s not ideal for putting off […]
How Can Delaying Car Maintenance Cause Car Accidents?
Owning a car is a necessity for most people. It is also one of the largest financial investments you might ever make. Taking care of your car can help preserve that investment and lengthen the overall life of your vehicle. Performing regular maintenance either on your own or by taking your vehicle to a mechanic […]
When Should I Use My Hazard Lights?
Warning other drivers of a potential emergency is not easy. Although you give your full attention to driving, that focus usually does not extend to inside of other people’s motor vehicles. You cannot ascertain whether there is an emergency by communicating either through facial expressions or words with another driver in a different vehicle. Instead, […]
What Should I Do If I’m Caught in Heavy Rain While Driving?
Anyone who enjoys a lovely day of rain must find Louisville, KY a wonderful place to call home. While the average annual rainfall in the United States is only 38 inches, Louisville enjoys about 46 inches of rain every year. All that rain is not without hazards, though. Heavy rainfall can make it difficult for […]