You're driving home from work or school or running errands in a gentle winter snowfall. Then suddenly, the snowfall becomes a blizzard. Next thing you know, you're driving in whiteout conditions. If you can't pull over safely and wait it out or you just want to power...
Is Monday Night Football to blame for some truck crashes?
A recent study into the reasons behind truck crashes and the best predictors of future crashes found the usual culprits for crashes -- such as drowsy driving, not leaving enough space between vehicles and slow response time. However, a possible reason for many unsafe...
Tips for staying safe this winter on your motorcycle
Many Illinois motorcyclists put their bikes away in the garage for the winter. Others can't bear to give them up for even a few months. If you plan to ride this winter, you need to take some extra precautions to stay safe. Check your tires Make sure that your tires...
Winter brings additional injury risks for construction workers
While construction work slows down here in Illinois during our brutal winters, it doesn't come to a halt. Some projects still have to move forward. However, employers need to take some additional precautions to protect their employees from extreme cold, strong...
What’s behind last year’s rise in fatal crashes in Illinois?
Could a healthy economy contribute to a rise in traffic fatalities? It could be one factor, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Officials are looking at a recent concerning trend in the state: While traffic fatalities were down approximately...
After a car accident, don’t do this
Imagine driving through Aurora on your way to work. You leave at your usual time, follow your usual route and even stop at the corner café for your usual cup of coffee. Unfortunately, what should have been a normal day at work literally goes sideways when another...
