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New Study Finds What Causes the Most Car Accidents in Illinois
Lake County Car Accident Lawyers
Car accidents have a wide variety of causes. Distracted drivers, drunk drivers, drivers who fail to obey the posted traffic signs and those who let their emotions do the driving; all of these types of drivers cause accidents and their subsequent injuries and fatalities on United States roadways every day.
Some car accident causes are more common than others. For example, distracted and tired drivers are responsible for far more car accidents than illegal street racing and animals crossing the road. Other causes of car accidents are prevalent in certain states and virtually nonexistent in others, such as accidents caused by icy roadways or heavy snow accumulation.
In Illinois, the most common cause of fatal car accidents is drivers' failure to stay within their travel lanes. This can be due to tired, distracted, or drunk driving.
Illinois to Introduce Safe Phone Zones
Lake County Car Accident Lawyers
Like it or not, cell phone use is a part of life in the 21st century. People use their phones for everything regardless of rules against their use in cars, public transportation, and certain public spaces like gyms, restaurants, and churches. Statistics have shown that driving a car while using a cell phone can cause accidents. Taking one hand off the steering wheel to hold a phone to one's ear is dangerous, and taking one's eyes off the road to read a text message is even more so. According to the National Safety Council, approximately one quarter of car accidents in 2014 were caused by a driver's cell phone use.
Illinois, as well as many other states, has outlawed cell phone use while driving. However, thousands of drivers routinely ignore these laws, putting pedestrians and other motorists at risk.
Illinois Snowmobile Safety Tips
Waukegan Personal Injury Lawyers
Snowmobiling can be an exhilarating winter activity for Illinois residents of all ages. But like any other sport, it can be dangerous. Snowmobile accidents can lead to serious injury and even death.
Individuals who are injured in snowmobile accidents may receive monetary compensation for the costs incurred by their injuries. The statute of limitations for personal injuries is two years from the date of the injury. Once this two-year window has passed, you can not receive monetary compensation for your injury. This is why it is so important to seek help from an experienced personal injury attorney for your case as soon as possible after receiving medical care for your injuries.
Recent Product Recalls Consumers Should Know About
Waukegan Defective Products Attorneys
Thousands of products are recalled every year due to manufacturing defects, poor product design that creates unsafe conditions for users, or a lack of adequate safety information about the product included with its packaging. You can see the entire list of recalled products from this year and previous years on recalls.gov.
Any type of product can suffer from a defect that renders it dangerous or useless. This includes food, automobiles and automotive parts, infant and children's products, clothing and fashion accessories, cleaning products, drugs and pharmaceutical products, furniture, and household and outdoor goods. Even products from well-known, trusted brands can have significant problems that pose a risk to users. If you are injured by a defective product, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against its manufacturer. After receiving medical attention for your injury, contact an experienced personal injury attorney right away to begin working on your claim.
The Danger of Medical Marijuana on Illinois Roads
Personal Injury Lawyers in Lake County
Earlier this year, the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act was enacted, giving Illinois residents stricken with certain diseases the opportunity to legally use marijuana as a palliative measure. Illinois joined the growing group of states to allow the use of medical marijuana. Today, nearly half of the states in this country allow residents to seek and use medicinal marijuana.
Although marijuana use has been found to have positive effects for individuals who are suffering from certain diseases, it has intoxicating qualities and must be used responsibly. Driving while or shortly after using marijuana can be dangerous and individuals who use the drug are advised against operating a motor vehicle at these times.
Contact a Lake County Vehicle Accident Attorney Who is Ready to Help You
If you or a member of your family has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, contact our office. Call 847-662-3303 to set up a free initial consultation at one of our four convenient locations. There is no risk because we only collect fees if you collect compensation. With offices in Libertyville, Waukegan, Richmond, and Chicago, we represent clients in Lake County, Cook County, DuPage County, and McHenry County.
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