Interstate 70 Crashes Crashes on Interstate 70 have disturbingly become almost daily news stories. Due to the higher rates of speed on interstates compared to other highways and the sometimes high volume of traffic, interstate crashes can be the most dangerous types of accidents for truck drivers, passenger car drivers,…
The 23 interstate highways that crisscross Illinois are all linked to the 13 Illinois interstates that carry traffic across Illinois borders into surrounding states and throughout the country via the national interstate system. In 2012, when the state of Wisconsin unveiled a plan for expanding the Interstate 39/90 corridor from the…
It greatly saddens us all when we see someone killed while doing their job of essentially being a Good Samaritan. Roadside assistance workers put their lives in danger daily when they pull over to the side of the buys interstates to help a stranded motorist. From experience with clients, I…
Nothing can really prepare you for a motor vehicle accident. While any accident can have devastating effects, truck accidents, in particular, often cause far more damage than other motor vehicle accidents. Although safe drivers are always cautious to help prevent these from occurring, they can happen in an instant, and…
After a truck accident, you have a lot of challenges to face. The first thing on your mind immediately following the accident is likely your physical health and worrying about any injuries you or your loved one may have. In addition to the injuries you’ve suffered due to a truck…
It’s no surprise that truck accidents are often far worse for those involved than any other type of motor vehicle accident. Due to the sheer size of a commercial truck, these crashes are often catastrophic in nature. Most people do not think about the complexities of truck accidents until they’re…
Truck accidents are some of the most heartbreaking motor vehicle accidents that occur. Due to the size of trucks, they tend to cause far more serious injuries than other accidents. Truck accidents can involve multiple vehicles. Like any other motor vehicle accident, truck accidents are often preventable events that significantly…
People never cease to amaze me! Rarely do I include names from news stories, but the Hechtman’s are a great exception! A story I came across in the Chicago Tribune talked about brothers Ken and Daniel Hechtman, who are definitely heroes despite their persistence that it was just a reaction….
According to the SaveMoLives.com site of in the spirit of the Arrive Alive campaign, they advise not to drive if you’re tipsy, buzzed, or blitzen. As our holiday calendars are crammed with social festivities and family/social gatherings, we all will probably consume more alcohol. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety…
One of the more recent improvements in side-impact crashes is the use of side curtain airbags. These airbags, often placed around the top of the window, are made to deploy upon impact. These help shield the passenger or driver from the other vehicle, any broken glass that may fly at…
