Driving in the western suburbs of Chicago? You may need to pay extra attention on some of the region’s most accident-prone roads and highways. The western suburbs, including Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, and Wheaton, are home to some of the busiest thoroughfares in Illinois. High traffic volume, heavy congestion, and frequent merging make certain roads and highways particularly dangerous for drivers.

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), many major roads in the western suburbs see a disproportionately high number of car accidents every year. Factors such as speeding, distracted driving, and poor road design contribute to these accidents, some of which result in serious injuries or fatalities. Continue reading

The Growing Concern of Fatal Car Accidents in Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, is one of the most traffic-heavy cities in the United States, with millions of vehicles on the road daily. Unfortunately, this also means a high rate of traffic accidents, many of which result in fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 42,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes across the U.S. in 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that traffic crashes remain one of the leading causes of preventable deaths, especially for individuals under 50.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) have identified the most hazardous locations in the city for fatal accidents. With heavy traffic, congested intersections, and aggressive driving, certain areas pose a heightened risk of severe and deadly collisions. Understanding these high-risk zones can help drivers take precautions and allow local officials to implement safety improvements. Continue reading

If you’re a driver in Illinois, you’re likely aware that auto insurance is not just a good idea—it’s a legal requirement. One of the most critical components of car insurance is bodily injury liability coverage, which protects you financially if you’re responsible for injuries in a car accident. But how much bodily injury liability coverage is required by Illinois law, and is the minimum coverage enough?

Understanding Illinois’ minimum insurance requirements is essential for drivers to stay compliant with the law and protect themselves from financial risk in the event of an accident. Continue reading

Artificial intelligence is now driving changes in the ways cars are operated and driven, moving us closer to an urban landscape filled with self-driving automobiles.  But what about pedestrian safety?  With technology moving faster than safety regulations can keep up, many are asking, will self-driving cars be able see pedestrians and takes steps to avoid a collision? Unfortunately, the answer is not always. This blog explores why critical vehicle failures occur in self-driving cars, examines the legal implications of these failures, and highlights the severe injuries and fatalities often associated with pedestrian accidents. Continue reading