Car, Trucking, & Transportation Accident

You Can See Them, But Can They See You? The CTA Bus Blind Spot All Pedestrians Must Be Aware Of

Did you know that over 1700 CTA buses operate over 140 routes on a daily basis? In 2015, ABC Eyewitness News I-Team discovered that there is a Chicago CTA bus involved in an accident every 36 hours. 500 people were injured in CTA bus crashes in 2014. Some of these accidents may have been prevented if not …

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Pedicab Accidents: understanding Safety and Regulation

A pedicab is a human pedal-powered public passenger vehicle used to transport passengers for hire.  Pedicabs if driven correctly can be a safe option because they travel slower than cars and taxis.  However, like bicycles they share the city streets with buses, taxi cabs, and other vehicles and must follow the rules of the road. …

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The Ridesharing insurance Debate: Who Is liable When A Driver Gets Into An Accident?

Even if you have not yet been a passenger, it is likely you have heard of ridesharing services like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar. To many individuals, these services are seen as a great benefit of the “sharing economy”, whether it is because of the convenience as a passenger, or the income potential as a driver. …

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GM’s Failure To Recall Ignition Switches Leads To 13 Deaths

Despite General Motors having evidence of an ignition switch failure in many of its vehicles for nearly ten years, a recall spanning 1.6 million of its vehicles was not initiated until February 2014, shortly after lawsuits against the automaker were filed. According to deposition transcripts discovered as a result of these lawsuits, in 2004, a …

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