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Motor Vehicle Accidents 
Illinois drivers are faced with many hazards as they travel the state’s roadways. A car accident lawyer in Illinois understands that these hazards are only going to increase as technology improves. Recent developments in technology have created additional ways for motorists to become distracted, such as cell phones, GPS navigation systems and advanced radio systems.
Drunk drivers have been causing devastating accidents since the invention of the motor vehicle. In 1990, over half of all traffic fatalities were caused or contributed to by alcohol. While that rate has significantly decreased over the years, a third of all traffic deaths are still caused by those who choose to drink and drive.
By Neal B. Strom of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, January 28, 2014.
January 28, 2014 Around 9:45 p.m. last night, Vincent Petrella stopped on Interstate 88 to assist a semi-truck driver on the road. An Illinois State trooper also stopped to help.
On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department reported that a collision that occurred on Dec. 14 around 2:30 p.m. claimed the life of a cheer coach at Woodlawn Elementary. According to reports, the accident happened on Route 15 near Driver’s Lane.
On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Car Accidents on Monday, December 29, 2014. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, a six vehicle collision that occurred on Dec. 15 in Murphysboro on New Highway 13 at the intersection of Country Club Road has left several with minor injuries.
Although there can be many factors that contribute to a car accident, excessive speed is one of the more common and easily preventable ones. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has reported that speed contributes to one car accident out of five that results in injuries or fatalities.
It is commonly known that drunk drivers pose a significant danger to other motorists. Most people assume that it takes a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above the legal limit of .08 percent before a driver is intoxicated enough to become a threat.
In an accident involving the negligent operation of a tractor-trailer truck, multiple parties may be liable for the fatalities or injuries caused. While the driver as well as the driver’s employer may be at fault, third parties, such as a freight broker, may also have played a role in the deaths.
On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Drunk Driving Accidents on Friday, December 19, 2014. In connection with a Dec. 5 fatal car crash, a 29-year-old Illinois man has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death. The fiery crash occurred when the 29-year-old man collided with a car from the opposite lane that was attempting to make a left turn.
On behalf of Strom & Associates, Ltd. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Distracted driving has been a determining factor in 18 percent of fatal motor vehicle accidents, resulting in the deaths of 3,328 people in 2012. The number of car accidents involving cellphones has caused the Federal Communications Commission to lead a campaign against texting while driving.