Firefighters in Utica, Illinois, had already had a busy morning last Tuesday when they received a call to the site of a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 80. The accident involved a semi-truck and an SUV. One of the motorists did not survive. Accident...
Month: February 2020
Do I have to wear a helmet in Illinois?
In many states across the country, motorcyclists are required to wear helmets as part of state law. However, in the state of Illinois this is not the case. According to Fox 55 Illinois, the only states that do not have any laws on the books regarding helmet usage in...
Trucking company must pay over $35M for its accident liability
In addition to motorists adhering to safe driving practices, preventing roadway accidents reflects a responsibility that transportation company management shoulders. If a trucking company fails to properly vet or train its drivers, a jury may find its management...
Aggressive driving behaviors: How to spot the signs
Navigating through Illinois traffic can be maddening at times. It is frustrating to get stuck behind a slow driver when rushing to work, coming home from a long day or trying to get to an important appointment. These feelings of anger often lead to aggressive driving...