On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Aug 6, 2019 | Personal Injury
While it is not possible to be entirely free of distractions on the road, drivers in Illinois will want to consider the following tips since they address the most common diversions. Among these distractions are phone use, eating and holding conversations with multiple...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Jul 9, 2019 | Personal Injury
Although most Illinois motorists do not spend much time worrying about it, safety on the roadways is always an ongoing concern. The average driver is likely to have several accidents during his or her driving years, hopefully with no physical injuries and little...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | May 14, 2019 | Personal Injury
From July 14 to 20, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will make sure that people who drive commercial and passenger vehicles in Illinois and elsewhere around the country follow the traffic laws. These seven days have been designated as Operation Safe Driver Week...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Apr 19, 2019 | Personal Injury
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that drunk driving crashes in 2017 caused 10,874 deaths in America. Around 30 people die every day as a result of intoxicated driving. Many concerned citizens and organizations wonder what to do about this...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Feb 19, 2019 | Personal Injury
Even the smallest car accident can rattle an individual. In some cases, collisions may result in personal injury or property damage. That’s why it’s important to accurately determine the severity of the injuries or damage. Someone who is involved in an...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Jan 22, 2019 | Personal Injury
Many people in Illinois know the dangers of texting, surfing or otherwise using a mobile phone while behind the wheel. Legislative changes, public awareness campaigns and harsh enforcement programs have all been targeted to wipe out distracted driving linked to cell...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Dec 11, 2018 | Personal Injury
Thousands of passenger vehicle occupants in Illinois and around the country are killed or seriously injured each year in side-impact collisions. Auto manufacturers equip their vehicles with the latest safety features and autonomous or semiautonomous crash avoidance...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Nov 12, 2018 | Personal Injury
Most drivers in Illinois know that there is a link between lack of sleep and an increased risk for auto accidents. Drowsy driving is a factor in about 7 percent of all motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., including 16 percent of all fatal crashes. It can lead to...
On behalf of Shawn H. Heffernan & Associates, P.C. | Oct 16, 2018 | Personal Injury
With Halloween coming up in just a couple weeks, many parents may be preparing for taking their kids out trick-or-treating. Among the things parents may want to get ready for is the possibility of their kids encountering dogs during the trick-or-treat...
