In 2015 alone, more than 3,000 people were killed by distracted driving. Despite the fact that most people are familiar with the dangers, this remains a major problem throughout the United States.Fortunately, there are people out there who can help end distracted...
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Month: December 2017
Things you can do to drive safely in snowy conditions
As one of our Illinois readers, it's safe to assume that you're familiar with the winter weather that can hit our area at any time.While there are steps you can take to prepare for this, you can only do so much from a safety perspective. This is particularly true as a...
Receiving compensation from an Illinois car accident
It is common for a driver to suffer damages due to the negligent actions of a drunk driver. As the victim of such an experience, it can feel very frustrating that you suffered so much because of the careless actions of another. In circumstances such as this when it is...
Woman killed when car is hit by train
In Melrose Park, this past Friday, Dec. 15, a freight train struck a car and pushed it about four blocks. The car was traveling near North 19th Avenue and Main Street when the driver decided to circumvent the crossing gates by going around them. The vehicle ended up...
What are the primary causes of drowsy driving?
Did you know that nearly 70 percent of adult drivers reported driving drowsy at least one time every month over the previous year?With this number in mind, you may begin to wonder just how safe you are when you are behind the wheel. Even if you are 100 percent alert,...
What to do after being hit by a car
As a pedestrian, getting hit by a car can be a very traumatic experience. Whether you were seriously injured or only suffered a few cuts and bruises, you are likely to be suffering mentally and emotionally, and you will be at a much higher risk for conditions such as...
Driver of 18-wheeler who killed four in November is identified
On November 21, two days before Thanksgiving, four young people lost their lives in an auto accident. The accident occurred in Hamel on Interstate 55. A tractor-trailer semi crashed into several vehicles that were either going at a very slow speed or had come to a...
Health care workers at risk of serious injuries
Peoria nurses, aides, orderlies and other direct care providers can seriously injure themselves by improperly lifting and moving patients. These workplace injuries can be career-limiting, or even cause health care professionals to be unable to work at all....