There are thousands of rideshare drivers currently working in Illinois. These individuals use their personal vehicles to provide on-demand transportation for others. That creates a source of revenue for the driver and a convenient source of transportation for locals...
Thousands Of Clients Helped.
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Year: 2023
Beware drunk drivers over the holiday season
A significant number of people find a lot of their holiday cheer and New Year’s spirit in the bottom of a bottle. While it’s common to indulge a little during the winter festivities, some people take it too far and end up behind the wheel of their cars after they’ve...
How “freeze-thaw cycles” make Chicago sidewalks more dangerous
Native and long-time Chicagoans have learned to navigate vast weather extremes -- from subzero temperatures (made colder by the wind gusts) in the winter to extreme heat and humidity in the summer. Now, the increasing unpredictability of the weather is causing...
Just how dangerous are Chicago’s icy grates and stairs?
Chicago can be a very cold place during the winter months. The city experiences an average of 37 inches of snowfall each winter, and that snow often starts in November and continues falling through March. Many residents and tourists continue walking everywhere even...
Rideshares vs. taxis: Is one safer than another?
Over the last few years, the way that many people get from Point A to Point B has changed dramatically. The use of rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, has significantly transformed the transportation industry, giving travelers more options than ever. Rideshares...
Are Uber and Lyft drivers more likely to drive while using their cell phones?
Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have become integral to urban transportation. They offer convenience, affordability and accessibility that traditional taxis often struggle to match. However, with the rise in popularity of these services, concerns about the...
How Illinois protects those hurt in a rideshare vehicle
Those involved in car crashes when someone else was driving generally understand that there should be insurance to protect them. Illinois state law mandates liability coverage that will apply to the costs generated in a typical car wreck. The affected parties can take...
The most dangerous roads in the Chicago metro
When it comes to the bustling urban landscape of Chicago and its surrounding metropolitan area, the roads that crisscross the region are a vital lifeline, facilitating the movement of people and goods. However, not all roads are created equal in terms of safety. Below...
Does the rising average age of truck drivers mean greater risk?
Truck driving has long been one of the best-paid blue-collar professions. Commercial drivers may spend more time on the road than the average worker must commit to a shift at a factory or an office-based position, but they generally earn a premium wage for their...
Do trucking regulations put other drivers at risk on the road?
Most traffic laws exist on a state-by-state or local basis. The federal government does not impose specific driving requirements on those in control of a personal vehicle for the most part. However, when the vehicle someone drives is a semi-truck or other large...