Andrea Garcia, a 45-year-old mother of five, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday. The crash also left several people, including three juveniles, with non-life-threatening injuries. According to ABC 7: Authorities were dispatched to the intersection of Biesterfield and Meacham roads at about 11:22 p.m. Tuesday for a crash involving two vehicles, Elk Grove Village police said. A mangled black SUV could be seen on the sidewalk, as well as another black sedan with severe damage to the front of the car. Three juveniles and an adult were in a Lexus sedan traveling northbound when it ran a r ..read more

While most people think of cell phones as the main culprit for distraction behind the wheel, the act of driving can actually be a distraction in itself. There are multiple instruments and factors alike to pay attention to, to ensure a safe driving experience. Some drivers can lose focus and forget to keep their eyes on the roadway and hands on the steering wheel. Seven ways that driving can be distracting in Chicago There are relatively simple ways that driving can be distracting. Seven of the most common distractions that drivers experience include: Temperature controls: Temperature controls ..read more

Last week there was a deadly hit-and-run collision in Downers Grove. The fatal collision was caught on surveillance camera, and police were able to do a sweep of a two-mile radius of the crash to find the driver. Per multiple local news outlets, that driver is cooperating with the police. Police told CBS News that the victim, a 65-year-old pedestrian who was well-known in the neighborhood, had tripped and fallen into the road right before the collision. The driver, a 74-year-old woman, was in an Acura RDX – a sport crossover SUV. As regular readers of our blog know, we feel strongly about not ..read more

An absolutely devastating collision caused three injuries and one death in Glenview last night. No official report has been made, but it appears that a speeding driver struck another car: the impact was significant enough that one of the vehicles literally cleaved in half. From ABC News 7:  One light colored car was split in half, the trunk torn away from the front half of the car. A dark colored car had a lot of damage to the front and back end with the hood smashed all the way into the windshield. The 911 caller who witnessed the crash, believes he was being tailgated by a driver in a M ..read more

Chicago’s SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody) Ambassadors program is taking on the responsibility of teaching Chicagoans how to bike, walk, take public transportation, ride scooters, and drive in a safe manner. This is an excellent program, which is part of the safety education and engagement team at the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). The overall goal of the SAFE Ambassadors is to educate and engage residents of all ages and ensure that everyone remains safe while getting to and from places via their chosen form of transportation. How is the SAFE Ambassadors program making a differe ..read more

Jerome Ford, a Chicago resident, has been identified as the bicyclist tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident in Melrose Park. According to Melrose Park police, Ford was struck and fatally injured near Gottlieb Hospital on Tuesday morning by a vehicle that fled the scene. The victim was dragged approximately 400 feet by the vehicle before succumbing to his injuries. Despite the ongoing investigation, there are few leads on the suspect. Discussing the incident with Eyewitness News, Maciej Wojtasik, who frequently rides in the area, expressed the inherent risks of cycling along 7th and Nort ..read more

Many teenagers are thrilled and excited to get their driver’s license and hit the roads, giving the rest of us drivers no choice but to share the roadways with them. Individuals this young usually do not have much experience or driving skills, which causes the rate of accidents involving teen drivers to be very high. When you are driving in Chicago and surrounding areas, it is crucial to be cautious, pay attention, and be aware of your surroundings at all times. According to Chicago’s Parental Responsibility Law 740 ILCS 115/3, “the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor who reside ..read more

Boating can be a fun, adventurous, and enjoyable experience. However, within minutes, it can become traumatic, dangerous, and devastating. Boating accidents may occur at any time for any reason, which can result in severe and life-threatening injuries, significant boat damage, and fatalities. When this happens, you need a Chicago boat accident attorney by your side, guiding you through the legal process and helping you recover the compensation you deserve. Finding the best Chicago boat accident lawyer can be challenging. The reason for this is because with one simple Google search, you will li ..read more

This past December, a woman named Maria Schwab was struck and killed by an impaired driver. Given how many drunk driving accidents there are in Chicago each year, this particular tragedy may not have struck a chord – except the drunk driver was a cop. That cop was arrested and charged, and now she’s facing a civil lawsuit from the family of the woman who died. Per the Chicago Sun-Times: The lawsuit filed Friday in Cook County court accuses Officer Tangie O. Brown of driving while intoxicated when she fatally struck Maria Schwab on Dec. 7 while off duty. The lawsuit also accuses the bar Tree Ho ..read more

Sharing the busy Chicago roadways with truck drivers can increase your chances of being involved in a truck accident. When this happens, you might be able to file a lawsuit against someone personally, such as the truck driver or the owner of the truck company that the driver works for. However, there are certain facts and circumstances that your Chicago truck accident lawyer will need to evaluate before determining whether this is an option for your case. Why would an accident victim sue someone personally for a truck accident? There are many reasons why an accident victim might decide to sue ..read more