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The trucking industry is gradually introducing safety technology previously unimagined. In fact, new safety features are coming standard in many newly-manufactured fleets. These safety features are designed with one thing in mind: preventing serious and fatal accidents. They include:   Lane-departure warning systems: This feature detects when drivers veer out of their lane or off the road and sounds an alarm. ...

When objects move, they create what is called kinetic energy. The faster we move, the more energy we produce. When we’re driving, our cars accumulate a great deal of kinetic energy. When we tap the brakes, our brake system turns some of that energy into heat. Our car heats up and we slow down.   However, when...

Some otherwise responsible drivers may engage in some form of distracted driving. They may believe that a distracted driving crash can’t happen to them. Or that multitasking is perfectly safe to do. They may:  Use handheld devices while stopped at a red light  Make phone calls while driving  Drink coffee or eat  However, when drivers take...

You’ve been in an auto accident in Chicago. You’ve exchanged insurance information with the other party involved and called the police. You may be wondering how you will file a claim, or what you will tell your insurance company. The attorneys at Coplan + Crane know what you are going through. Before you proceed, it’s...

Poor driving habits happen on the road all year long. However, they can be especially dangerous during the holiday season when an increase in traffic and environmental factors are thrown into the mix. Shorter days and longer periods of driving in the dark can result in limited visibility for many Chicago-area drivers. On average, drivers...