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Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 2)


These teen accident statistics can elucidate how factors like driver distraction are far more likely to end in fatal accidents with teen drivers. Continuing from Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 1), here is some additional important information regarding teen drivers and teen accident statistics. These statistics, which have …

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Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 1)


The primary reason for having driving restrictions on teen drivers is that car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. Many states, including Illinois, have adopted restrictions for teen drivers in order to try to ensure that teen drivers have as much training and supervision as possible to minimize the risk of serious car acc …

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Vehicle Equipment Failures and Car Accidents


When car accidents are caused by vehicle equipment failures, injured parties can secure compensation for their injuries and losses from a vehicle equipment manufacturer. Although the leading cause of car accidents in the U.S. is some form of driver error (e.g., driver intoxication, driver distraction, driver fatigue, etc.), motor vehicle collisions can …

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Chicago Police Detain Suspect in Hit-and-Run Car Accident


A man who is facing criminal charges of hit-and-run may also be facing a car accident lawsuit on behalf of an 8-year-old girl seriously injured in the incident. A 36-year-old is currently in custody on a $75,000 bond after allegedly hitting an 8-year-old girl with his Geo Prism and then leaving the scene of the accident. The man, who is facing felony cr …

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Study Focuses on Drivers’ Mental Workload and Distracted Driving (Part 2)


Researchers recommend that car makers limit drivers’ ability to use voice-activated technologies to minimize driver distraction and reduce the risk of distracted driver car accidents. As a continuation of Study Focuses on Drivers’ Mental Workload and Distracted Driving (Part 1), which focused on the findings of ground-breaking research into how driv …

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Study Focuses on Drivers’ Mental Workload and Distracted Driving (Part 1)


The AAA Foundation recently published a study on how drivers’ mental workloads play a role in causing driving distractions that could increase the risk of serious car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accidents are the leading cause of death for individuals who are between 5 and 35 years old, a …

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Four People Injured in Tuesday Night Car Accident


Four people – two civilians and two Chicago police officers – sustained mild to serious injuries after being involved in a car accident on Tuesday. Four people – two civilians and two Chicago police officers – sustained mild to serious injuries after being involved in a car accident that took place at approximately 9:30pm on Tuesday on South Rac …

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Memorial Bike Ride Planned for Cyclist Killed in Fatal Car Accident


The Critical Mass bicycle ride planned for this month is set to be a tribute to Robert Cann, 26, a cyclist killed in a fatal car accident that took place this past Wednesday. The Critical Mass bicycle ride planned for this month, which will take place tonight, is set to be a tribute to Robert Cann, 26, who was an avid cyclist killed in a fatal car accid …

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