Single-vehicle fatal crashes can result from driver error, mechanical failure, medical events (seizure, heart attack), or environmental hazards (road defects, animal crossing). Determining the cause may reveal a third party’s liability. Accident reconstruction and vehicle inspection are critical. Excessive speed was likely the cause of a fatal one-car accident during …

Governmental highway safety groups work to reduce speeding through enforcement, public awareness, and road design improvements. Speeding significantly increases crash risk and injury severity. Evidence of speeding supports higher personal injury settlement values. The Governors Highway Safety Association has a report out that tackles the challenging topic of speeding. Unfortunately, …

Ice and reckless driving are major causes of fatal Illinois crashes during winter months. Drivers who fail to adjust speed for conditions are negligent. Weather conditions at the time of your accident should be documented to support liability and comparative fault arguments. A combination of reckless driving and treacherous road …

Efforts to reduce truck driver fatigue include mandatory rest periods, electronic logs, and speed governors to prevent excessive driving hours. Fatigued driving increases accident risk. Evidence of driver fatigue violations strengthens truck accident claims and may support punitive damages. Truck driver fatigue poses a major danger to people on the …

Researchers study accident causation, injury patterns, and treatment effectiveness to improve public safety and medical care. Accident data reveals dangerous conditions and injury trends. Expert testimony based on accident research supports personal injury claims. Motor vehicle accidents can cause devastating injuries to people in Illinois. Because reducing crash damages and …