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Rockford, Illinois has its share of traffic, and we all need to drive safely to avoid accidents and keep others safe. However, thousands of Americans are injured and killed in car accidents annually nationwide. But are men or women more likely to get into accidents? Learn more below, then speak to our car accident lawyers… Read more »
One may believe that speeding and reckless drivers are the biggest dangers on Rockford roads, but there is another hazard that leads to many accidents in Chicago annually: potholes. Potholes seem to pop up out of nowhere in the spring, and if one caused your car accident, you could have legal remedies available. Talk to… Read more »
As the weather warms in the spring in Rockford, there is more daylight and rain. Unfortunately, April often brings showers, and with it, more auto accidents. First, learn why there are more accidents at this time of year. Then, contact our Rockford auto accident attorney at Fisk & Monteleone if you need help with a… Read more »
Auto safety is so important. However, more than 35,000 people die in US car accidents annually. Thousands more are hurt. But who are the people most often injured and killed in car accidents? Which ages and gender see more traffic crashes? Find out below if age and gender affect the frequency of car accidents. Then,… Read more »
The weather may be warm today, but it will be winter in Boone County, Illinois before you know it. It is estimated there have been 286,919 winter car accidents since 2006. However, you can often avoid these dangerous incidents by preparing your car for winter to make driving safer. Below are several critical car prep… Read more »
Nationwide, drivers under 21 only make up about 5% of the motorists on highways and byways. Yet younger drivers cause about 10% of the fatal collisions on our roads. Although these wrecks have the same basic causes as some other kinds of wrecks, young driver collisions are complex legal matters. For example, these collisions often… Read more »
In the early summer of 2022, bad economic news, like inflation and high-interest rates, dominated the news headlines. Nevertheless, over 80% of American adults plan to take a summer road trip. About half of these people plan to take more than one such trip. The increased summer travel also means an increased risk of summer… Read more »
The legalization of cannabis in the state of Illinois has seen some dramatic changes. One of the most important areas of concern was how the legalization could affect driving habits and accident rates. Now that marijuana is legal for personal consumption, many are asking how it may be affecting road safety. If you were hit… Read more »
Driving anywhere is a dangerous endeavor. Driving in an area you are unfamiliar with can be even more dangerous. These areas can be full of crime including drug dealing and prostitution. Not knowing the specific streets or areas to avoid can put you in direct danger. Consider for a moment what it might feel like… Read more »
The unpredictable nature of dangerous winter weather increases the number of car accidents in December, January, and February. However, the weather does not “cause” these wrecks. Instead, driver error causes them, at least in most cases. So, it stands to reason that driver caution could prevent these accidents, once again at least in most cases…. Read more »
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