Motor Vehicle Accidents

Many people who don’t typically need a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft use them in limited circumstances. For example, millions of people use these services to get to and from an airport. Here in the Chicago area, these services are very popular for those flying...

If you’re like millions – if not billions – of others, you log on to social media daily or every few days. That’s understandable, as social media platforms can be entertaining and can help to keep people connected. However, it’s also important to understand that after...

Rideshare companies offer a very similar service to what established taxi companies provide. People in need of on-demand transportation can request a ride. A licensed driver picks them up at a specific location and transports them to their intended destination for a...

A crash only requires a split second of distraction or one bad decision. A driver might hit the gas instead of the brakes when they encounter a stopped vehicle. Other times, a motorist could look down at an incoming text message and fail to spot another vehicle...

E-bikes and e-scooters are fun. They are also cost-effective and easy to access. There are rental fleets operating in Chicago that make on-demand transportation relatively quick to access. People often rent e-bikes and e-scooters with little consideration of the risk...

All motor vehicles come with a degree of risk. Traveling in enclosed vehicles at high speeds can result in people losing control or colliding with other vehicles. Such incidents can lead to death or severe injury. When looking at statistics related to crashes, it is...

The statistical risk of a car crash fluctuates based on time of day and even day of the week. Crash risk is also different from one season to the next. People often think of the winter as the most dangerous time to be out on the roads, but that isn't necessarily true....

Driving safely should be a top priority for every driver, especially in a bustling city like Chicago. And yet, drunk driving remains a pervasive problem that claims countless lives each year. Most drivers are likely aware that getting behind the wheel while impaired...

Busy cities like Chicago are a hub for rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. These services provide a convenient mode of transportation for both locals and tourists. However, the increase in rideshare vehicles on the roads also brings a rise in traffic accidents....

Millions of people use ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. As a result, the vehicles used for these services experience intense use as well as increased wear and tear. This could ultimately lead to increased dangers and accidents on the road. What should you...