Category: Car Accidents
Safety advocates preparing to combat distracted driving
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Safety advocates preparing to combat distracted driving On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
It is illegal to drive drunk in Illinois. Not only would a conviction on drunk driving charges yield serious criminal consequences, but driving drunk also puts innocent lives at risk. Continue reading “Safety advocates preparing to combat distracted driving”
Buckle up for all Memorial Day Weekend travel plans
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Buckle up for all Memorial Day Weekend travel plans On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
This weekend marks a major kickoff for summer travelers, and authorities across Illinois want to make sure that all of these riders safely make it home. For Champaign residents hitting the open road for any Memorial Day Weekend travel plans Continue reading “Buckle up for all Memorial Day Weekend travel plans”
Can a text sender be liable for texting a driver that crashes?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Can a text sender be liable for texting a driver that crashes? On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Monday, May 13, 2013.
Texting while driving is illegal in Illinois. If an Illinois driver causes an accident due to texting while driving, the driver could be held financially liable for compensating an injury victim for his or her medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering. Continue reading “Can a text sender be liable for texting a driver that crashes?”
Driver, club sued by victim of Illinois drunk driving accident
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Driver, club sued by victim of Illinois drunk driving accident On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
Drunk driving is not just a personal risk. Unfortunately, accidents caused by drunk drivers in Illinois too often yield serious injuries to victims while the intoxicated driver suffers minor injuries. Continue reading “Driver, club sued by victim of Illinois drunk driving accident”
Man loses life when car runs a stop sign
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Man loses life when car runs a stop sign When a car is in an accident with a truck, generally, the truck wins. In such situations, even the most basic driving error can create dire consequences for those involved. Continue reading “Man loses life when car runs a stop sign”
Study reveals frequency of drowsy driving in the US
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Study reveals frequency of drowsy driving in the US On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
For many drivers, when the symptoms of exhaustion begin to set in, they make every effort to fight the urge to sleep to complete their trip.
Unfortunately, this habit can lead to dangerous motor vehicle accidents. Continue reading “Study reveals frequency of drowsy driving in the US”
Texting while driving can be halted by ignition interlock systems
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Texting while driving can be halted by ignition interlock systems On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, April 19, 2013.
Many individuals in Illinois are aware that if a driver in Champaign or elsewhere across the state is convicted of drunk driving, a possible penalty is the court-ordered installation of an ignition interlock device. Continue reading “Texting while driving can be halted by ignition interlock systems”
Devastating Illinois school bus crash kills 1 other driver
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Devastating Illinois school bus crash kills 1 other driver On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, April 5, 2013.
An absolutely devastating pile-up took place this morning in a northern suburb of Chicago. Based on witness reports, it appears as though at the tail end of the morning commute, a school bus full of young children ran a red light, and then collided with two other passenger vehicles. Continue reading “Devastating Illinois school bus crash kills 1 other driver”
Moms and dads distracted behind the wheel risk safety of all
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Moms and dads distracted behind the wheel risk safety of all On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, March 22, 2013.
We have detailed many behaviors that greatly increase the risk that a driver will be involved in a car accident. Driving safety is critical to avoid injuries for all in Illinois. Continue reading “Moms and dads distracted behind the wheel risk safety of all”
Accident victim refuses to let spinal cord injury stop her
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Accident victim refuses to let spinal cord injury stop her On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, March 8, 2013.
When an active out-of-state woman was training for a triathlon, a motorist hit her while she was riding her bike. The impact shattered three vertebrae in the woman’s neck and caused a severe spinal cord injury. Continue reading “Accident victim refuses to let spinal cord injury stop her”
