Driving distractions are becoming an epidemic in this country, and they are responsible for an increasing number of serious car accidents each year. As car accident lawyers, we appreciate that major phone carriers are taking the lead in speaking out againsttexting and driving. Recently, the New York Times reported efforts by A&T to curb text messaging while …
Text Type in Car Dashboards Could be Distracting Drivers
Driver distraction causes many of the nation’s reported car accidents. An article in USA Today reveals that certain fonts and sizes of text in the displays of car dashboards may very well be one of the causes for distracted driving. Chicago car accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm warn of the danger inherent in distracted driving that puts the …
Driverless Cars Get the Green Light From Government Officials
A recent Washington Post article explains a significant victory for Google’s driverless car. The California governor recently signed into law a bill that controls the performance and safety standards for autonomous vehicles. This is good news for drivers, because autonomous vehicles are expected to reduce the number and frequency of car accidents. The historic signing took place at Google’s …
Car Accident Law: The Shocking History of Crash Test Dummies
Passenger safety should be a top priority for anyone on the roads or in the auto industry. When vehicle safety mechanisms fail to properly protect occupants of a vehicle, our auto accident attorneys vigorously help victims to secure maximum compensation for their injuries. Fortunately, in recent years passenger safety has become a more prominent part of the …
Warning to Labor Day Drivers: Watch Out for the Orange Cones and Crews!
If you’re one of the millions of drivers around the nation expected to hit the roads this Labor Day weekend, be careful. Illinois car accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm urge drivers to be especially cautious around road construction zones, where accidents are likely to happen. Far too often, road construction zones can …
Insurers can Turn From Friend to Foe in an Instant
Most people expect insurance to help them in times of trouble, but a recent car insurance debacle may suggest otherwise. In order to get the money you deserve for accident related injuries it may take a bit more prodding than it ought to. Our auto accident attorneys are experts when it comes to securing full compensation from …
Car Accident lawyer Urges Labor Day Drivers to Be Safe
Chicago car accident lawyer William G. Pintas and his team of experienced car crash attorneys at the Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are urging drivers to be safe this Labor Day Weekend. Holiday weekends often result in serious and even fatal traffic accidents. With the large volume of travel expected this upcoming weekend, the roads will …
Robotic Cars: Not such a Thing of the Future After All
Everyone would like a personal chauffer to whisk them around town day in and day out…right? Having a personal chauffeur take you from point A to point B is certainly convenient, but for most Americans this over the top luxury is never within their budget. However, recent developments in the car technology industry may make …
Trial Over Tragic Iowa Crash Delayed Again for Medical Reasons
A family still grieving two years after a fatal car accident may have to wait a little bit longer for a court decision that will give them peace of mind. The driver charged with 2 counts of vehicular homicide, and multiple other counts for injuring others involved has again filed for a delay of court …
Real Live Crash Test ‘Dummy’ Increases Accident Count at Convention
Unfortunately, drivers often violate the rules of the road in small ways: driving a little too fast, not coming to a complete stop at an intersection, making a U-turn despite a warning sign. But drivers that ignore these important safety steps do not typically expect to get into an accident. Except for the one man …
Teen Driver Safety Can Be Improved According to New Data
A new national study shows that states can reduce fatal accidents among teen drivers by making licensing laws more stringent. The new study expands on research by AAA in mid-May, indicating teen drivers are at a higher risk for accidents with passengers in the car. The new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study indicates that graduated licensing can …
Electric Car Batteries May be Dangerous During Accidents
A car crash in China over Memorial Day weekend reveals a possible danger of the move towards electric car technology. The vehicle in question, an electric car used as a taxi, caught fire after being rear ended. Concern about the safety of electric cars has made this particular crash into a high profile incident globally. …
Young Drivers and Passengers Face Serious Risks on the Roadways
Parents of teen drivers should take notice of new research that found accidents are more likely to happen when multiple young passengers are in a car. Our Chicago car accident lawyers urge parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of the road. These dangers are far too real according to the latest study, which indicates …
Tax Season Stress May Increase Fatal Car Wrecks
On tax day, the crash of your bank account might also lead to a crash on the roadways. A recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association is reporting that fatal accidents increase on or around tax day each year. Researcher’s suspect a link between increased stress from limbo-ing through the tax code …
Multiple Deaths and Serious Injuries in Chicago Car Crash Involving Minor Children
A horrific car crash at a dangerous Northwest Chicago intersection sent six people to the hospital, including at least three children. Our Chicago car accident lawyers were especially troubled to hear that neighbors complained about this particular intersection several times in the past, and even took their complaints to government officials. Unfortunately, the problem was ignored, resulting …
Parents Face Liability with Teen Driving Accidents on the Rise
Our car accident attorneys know that accidents happen….especially to teen drivers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 5,500 teenagers die in car crashes each year, making motor vehicle crashes the leading cause of death for teens. With so many teen driving accidents happening every day, parents are facing increased liability for the …