Early numbers show that traffic fatalities will likely drop in 2013. After a steady decrease in deadly traffic accidents from 2005 to 2011, fatal crashes rose in 2012. Preliminary data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration led the...
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Month: August 2013
Will Increased Speed Limit Lead To More Accidents?
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Aug 29, 2013 | Car Accidents
The speed limit on rural interstates in Illinois will be raised to 70 miles per hour next year. Critics of the change suggest that increased speed will inevitably lead to an increase in car accidents. A representative of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said...
Safe Driving In Congested Areas – Part Two
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Aug 22, 2013 | Car Accidents
For some, driving in traffic is a regular occurrence. For others, driving in cities or during rush hour is a nerve-wracking and unusual event. Regardless of your level of familiarity with city driving, there are several things you need to keep in mind to reduce the...
Safe Driving In Congested Areas – Part One
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Aug 21, 2013 | Car Accidents
Another holiday weekend is approaching. According to the AAA, the upcoming Labor Day weekend will see a spike in the number of people traveling 50 miles or more. With increased road traffic comes an increase in car accidents. Anyone planning on being on the roads from...
Illinois Nursing Home Care Receives Failing Grade
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Aug 15, 2013 | Nursing Home Negligence
The nonprofit elder advocacy group Families for Better Care recently released a state-by-state review of nursing home care. The review gave letter grades to states based on federal data regarding staffing, inspection results, reported deficiencies and complaints...
New Campaign To Encourage Employees To Drive Safely
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Aug 12, 2013 | Car Accidents
The second week of October will mark the 18th annual Drive Safely Work Week. In anticipation, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety is providing free online materials designed to help employers avoid accidents and improve safety awareness in their communities....
Unintended Safety Implication Of Graduated Licensing?
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Aug 2, 2013 | Car Accidents
Many older drivers can recall eagerly awaiting the chance to obtain a driver's license. Programs designed to reduce teen car accidents may be changing the way new drivers approach that rite of passage. The change in behavior could have safety implications. Whereas...
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