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Cycling is a very common form of transportation in Chicago. When traffic is bad, you can often get to your destination faster on a bike than you could in a car. It is also a cost-effective option for local college students and others. That said, it is very dangerous....
The holiday season brings joyful thoughts of family, parties and celebrations. However, this festive time also means a dangerous rush on the Chicago area’s busy highways. This season of cheer brings a significant surge in traffic volume and accident risk across our...
Some people walk for the health benefits. Medical professionals often recommend that people take at least 10,000 steps per day. Other people walk for convenience’s sake or to save money on gas. Pedestrians have rights and protections under the law. They can...
Recovery does not end at the hospital for many car accident victims. Those left with a permanent disability due to a spinal injury must face the challenge of making their homes safe and livable with their new condition. Simple things like doorways, bathrooms and...
Severe car accidents often cause catastrophic injuries that lead to limb loss. Some victims lose limbs instantly while others need surgical amputation later to save their lives or stop infections. How car accidents cause amputations The violent force of a crash...
Car accidents cause more than broken bones. Some crashes lead to fires or explosions that cause life-changing burn injuries. These injuries are painful and often need surgery, extended hospital stays and months of therapy. Severe burns damage the skin, nerves and...
Cellphones can be highly distracting in the car. Drivers get distracted while looking at a GPS screen, choosing a playlist, making a call or texting and driving. As awareness around the dangers of driving distraction has increased, many drivers have attempted to stop...
Degloving injuries are some of the most severe forms of trauma a person can experience. They occur when skin and tissue are forcefully separated from the underlying structures, often as a result of accidents involving heavy machinery, falls or traffic collisions. Even...
Common sense teaches us that, because of their design, motorcyclists face more dangers than drivers and passengers in vehicles. But just how much more hazardous is it to ride one of those big two-wheelers? The motorcycle injury statistics noted below are sobering...
As days get shorter and sunsets come earlier, drivers in Chicago and across Illinois need to adjust to changing road conditions. The shift can feel disorienting, especially if you commute during rush hour. While streetlights can help, glare, rain and early darkness...