As winter's icy grip tightens its hold on the Windy City, residents of Chicago find themselves grappling with a unique set of challenges. This is particularly evident when navigating treacherous road conditions caused by severe winter weather. As a resident, it helps...
As temperatures drop across Illinois, traffic risks increase. The winter months see some of the most severe crashes that occur in Illinois. Factors outside of people's control, including severe weather, generate increased risk for those on the road. Some people joke...
Any type of vehicle accident can lead to serious injuries. However, there is evidence that crashes involving semi-trucks tend to be more severe than others are, on average. The odds of a fatality are higher, as are the odds of more serious injuries – especially for...
The sudden, violent impact of a car accident can subject the people inside a vehicle to all kinds of forces that can result in a traumatic brain injury. Whether it’s a whiplash-related concussion, a penetration wound or a closed head injury, TBIs have the potential to...
Some people in Illinois are out on the roads almost daily, jogging or running to train for their next marathon. Others walk to run local errands or to get a bit of exercise on their lunch break from work. Every pedestrian traveling paths also utilized by motor...
Bicycles have been the preferred mode of transportation for children for decades, but scooters have certainly gained in popularity as well. Children and teenagers, as well as many adults, use bicycles and scooters to get around their neighborhoods or to speed up their...
Among the many potential injuries sustained in a car accident, neck injuries can be particularly insidious and dangerous. What may initially seem like a minor ache or stiffness can evolve into a persistent and life-altering condition. The lasting impacts of neck...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a medical condition that can seriously harm the brain and mental function. Typically, a TBI is caused by a bump, blow, strike, jolt or penetration to the head, which many drivers and passengers suffer from when involved in a car...
Car crashes sometimes lead to severe injuries, especially if they cause damage to someone's neck or back. Such injuries can range from whiplash and other soft tissue harm to spinal cord injuries that will not respond to any sort of medical intervention. Neck and back...
Most drivers know not to drive if they’re drinking alcohol or distracted but some don’t realize how deadly it is to drive while they’re fatigued. A driver who has gone 20 hours without sleep will have similar effects as one who’s at the legal limit of .08% for their...
