There are many road and weather conditions that drivers in the Midwest have to deal with. Of those, fog is often the most frustrating because it reduces visibility significantly and is very unpredictable. You may have a clear forecast for your commute to work and wake...
Car Accidents
What happens when you suffer a TBI in a car crash?
When you hit your head on something hard during a car crash, or something hard hits and/or penetrates it, you risk receiving a traumatic brain injury. Some authorities say that crash-related TBIs account for upwards of 14% of all TBI-related deaths. In addition, TBIs...
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...
Distracted driving facts and statistics
With all the laws going into effect and the awareness programs on the rise, every Illinois driver should know to pay full attention while behind the wheel. According to distracted driving-related facts and statistics provided by The Zebra, this does not appear to be...
Watch for internal bleeding after a car accident
After a car accident in Illinois, it is important for you to stay alert for signs of possible serious injury. At Clark Frost Zucchi, we know that sometimes the symptoms do not show up for several hours, and you may feel relatively normal in the interim. One of the...
Potential ways to prove that distracted driving caused a crash
Distracted driving is among the leading causes of accidents on U.S roads. Common forms of distracted driving include the use of electronic devices, eating while driving, smoking and other occupants, among many others. When these elements contribute to an accident, you...
No driving distraction is worth the risk of crashing
Distracted driving is a growing problem that many motorists turn a blind eye to until they or someone they love is involved in a motor vehicle collision where it is a contributing factor. Even with new laws, traffic rules and increased public awareness, many drivers...
Sleep deprivation is a form of distracted driving
While making phone calls or texting while driving often grab the headlines as major forms of distracted driving, it is important that Illinois drivers recognize the other ways that distracted driving can manifest. Recently, researchers and scientists have studied the...
Can I sue for lost wages after a car accident?
If you are in a car accident in Illinois and it is not your fault, then you probably know that you can get payment from the other driver's insurance for any damages and medical expenses resulting from the accident. However, after an accident, there may be further...
How catastrophic are car crash burns?
Should you become the victim of an Illinois car crash, you stand a good chance of receiving burns that could affect the rest of your life. The American Burn Association warns that you can actually suffer the following four different types of burns during a fiery car...