Each holiday, I like to remind all of the dangers of drinking and driving and the tragic consequences that are simply unnecessary. With the Fourth of July in the middle of the week this year, many people are turning the week into a vacation and we have already been contacted in this past week to handle two drunk driving matters involving head-on collisions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Read More

The continuing trend by national institutes tasked with examining the data surrounding auto accidents recently culminated with the National Transportation Safety Board ("NTSB") making an across the board recommendation that all cellphone use be banned while driving. The Chicago Tribune's examination of the conversation surrounding this proposal in Illinois seemed to indicate that it was unlikely that such a proposal Read More

Millions more cars will be on the road from Wednesday through Sunday / Monday this Thanksgiving - as expected as these are some of the busiest days of the year. That means everyone should be much more vigilant and cautious when driving. Drunk driving is especially worrisome during the holiday times. Fatalities often rise over the holidays. Don't drink and drive! Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips: 1) Be mindful of the Read More

On Friday, November 11, 2011, numerous people were injured when a CTA bus struck a light pole at approximately 4:00 p.m. at 95th and Cottage Grove in Chicago, Illinois. Bus drivers and bus companies owe their passengers a duty of care to avoid causing injuries to their passengers and situations can turn into severe hazards and extraordinary damages when an accident occurs involving such a large vehicle. As stated Read More