Category: Vehicle Accident Blog
Son of Man Killed 2018 FedEx Truck Crash Hopes Case Will Improve Trucking Safety Procedures
HOUSTON – A Houston jury returned a $30 million verdict last week against FedEx Freight Inc. in a wrongful death suit filed by the sons of a man who died in a 2018 collision involving one of the company’s truck drivers. Now, the brothers say they want trucking companies to take…
Man Killed After Being Struck By CTA Bus in Buena Park Neighborhood
CHICAGO – An 85-year-old man was struck and killed by a CTA bus Sunday evening in Chicago’s Buena Park neighborhood. Chicago Police say the man was walking in the area when he was hit by a northbound bus around 5:10 p.m. in the 4200-block of North Marine Drive. He was…
Snapchat Ends Speed Filter Some Say Encouraged Reckless Driving
As NPR recently reported, Snapchat has recently decided to eliminate a controversial feature in the app known as the “speed filter.” But for some car crash victims, the recent removal is too little, too late. Tragically, motorists have died in speeding accidents involving speed filter users. Many others have been…
Drivers Beware: Medications Can Pose a Danger Behind the Wheel
You already know that it’s dangerous to consume alcohol or illegal drugs before you get behind the wheel. However, you may not think about the dangers posed by everyday over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications. Some of these common medications have side effects that can put you and everyone else on…
Later School Start Times Tied to Decrease in Teen-Related Car Crashes
Have you ever tried to motivate a teenager to get out of bed at the break of dawn (or even before the sun was up)? For many teens, early school start times mean there is no choice but to rise, shine, and get on the road to school early in…
Replacing Car Mirrors with High-Tech Cameras May Be Closer Than It Appears
Your vehicle’s side- and rearview mirrors could be things of the past if enough members of the public support petitions from auto manufacturers that want to replace them with high-tech cameras and screens. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has asked for public comments on camera-based rear visibility systems,…
Salvi Law Offers Safe Driving Tips Amid ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’
By: Casey Clark CHICAGO (June 3, 2019) – Now that summer is in full swing, the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” have begun and will continue until Labor Day. This time frame between Memorial Day and Labor Day received its name because fatal car crashes with teens tend to jump as…
Apple’s New ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ Mode Aims to Keep Drivers Safe on the Roads
CHICAGO (September 18, 2017) – Drivers know how dangerous distracted driving is, but we can all agree it is difficult to unplug and not look at our phones while driving. Luckily, Apple is rolling out new technology that could help break this dangerous habit. When Apple rolls out their new…
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Offers Back-to-School Safety Reminders for Students, Drivers
CHICAGO (August 3, 2017) –Over the next several weeks, Chicago area students will be making their return to school! While the start of the school year signals a return to homework, organized sports and other classroom activities, it also means an increase in pedestrian and motor traffic around schools. Even…
Four People Die in Head-On Collision with CTA Bus on West Side
Police are investigating whether alcohol played a role in a deadly head-on collision between a fast-moving car and a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus in the early morning hours of May 7 on Chicago’s West Side. The Chicago Tribune reports that four people died and four people suffered injuries in…
