Tag: Car Accident
Moms and dads distracted behind the wheel risk safety of all
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Moms and dads distracted behind the wheel risk safety of all On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, March 22, 2013.
We have detailed many behaviors that greatly increase the risk that a driver will be involved in a car accident. Driving safety is critical to avoid injuries for all in Illinois. Continue reading “Moms and dads distracted behind the wheel risk safety of all”
Accident victim refuses to let spinal cord injury stop her
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Accident victim refuses to let spinal cord injury stop her On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, March 8, 2013.
When an active out-of-state woman was training for a triathlon, a motorist hit her while she was riding her bike. The impact shattered three vertebrae in the woman’s neck and caused a severe spinal cord injury. Continue reading “Accident victim refuses to let spinal cord injury stop her”
Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, February 28, 2013.
If you are driving through Champaign and notice a driver in front of you drifting into another lane, ignoring traffic signals or seeming unable to appropriately adjust to slowing or speeding traffic, that driver is likely distracted and it is likely with a cellphone. Continue reading “Drivers risk innocent lives to text behind the wheel in Illinois”
Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, February 1, 2013.
There is a vast spectrum of motor vehicle accident outcomes that can result in Illinois. Often, when we think of a car accident, our imagination takes us to the catastrophic accident where the victim is paralyzed because of another driver’s negligence. Continue reading “Not all accidents are catastrophic, but all can be damaging”
Are crash-test dummies an accurate reflection of ‘average?’
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Are crash-test dummies an accurate reflection of ‘average?’ On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, January 24, 2013.
Everyday families across the nation are torn apart when a loved one is killed in a car accident. Fatal crashes happen here in Champaign and across the rest of Illinois. Continue reading “Are crash-test dummies an accurate reflection of ‘average?’”
Illinois drivers dozing off behind the wheel pose serious threat
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois drivers dozing off behind the wheel pose serious threat On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, January 11, 2013.
Most residents of driving age in Champaign, Illinois, are dependent on motor vehicles for living their lives. Going to school, going to work, going to practice, picking up the kids, getting groceries – most basically, going from point A to point B often happens with the use of a motor vehicle. Continue reading “Illinois drivers dozing off behind the wheel pose serious threat”
Illinois Department of Transportation warns of holiday drunk drivers
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Illinois Department of Transportation warns of holiday drunk drivers On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Friday, December 28, 2012.
While most individuals in Champaign and elsewhere in Illinois are able to enjoy the holidays in a responsible manner, there are some that think that are able to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after driving. Continue reading “Illinois Department of Transportation warns of holiday drunk drivers”
How can an Illinois driver recoup from a car crash?
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on How can an Illinois driver recoup from a car crash? On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, December 20, 2012.
Typically, the morning rush hour means that thousands of workers all over Champaign are in autopilot, listening to the radio and drinking their coffee on the way into work. Continue reading “How can an Illinois driver recoup from a car crash?”
Drunk driving accidents kill 7,000 each year
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Drunk driving accidents kill 7,000 each year On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
To say that driving under the influence of alcohol will impair an Illinois driver’s ability to react quickly, judge speed and judge distance, feels a bit like stating the obvious. Drunk driving is illegal for a reason. It is illegal because drunk driving is deadly. Continue reading “Drunk driving accidents kill 7,000 each year”
Fiery accident in Champaign results in 5 injury victims
Author frederickandhaglePosted on Categories Car AccidentsLeave a comment on Fiery accident in Champaign results in 5 injury victims On behalf of of Frederick & Hagle posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
Last night, a shocking scene played out on Interstate 57 in Champaign, Illinois, shortly before 10 p.m. When emergency responders entered the scene there was two impacted vehicles, one vehicle sustained heavy damage and the other was on flames. Continue reading “Fiery accident in Champaign results in 5 injury victims”
