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Tesla Most Recalled Automaker In 2024

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According to Car Connection and the National Highway & Traffic Safety Admistration (“NHTSA”) Tesla had the most recalled vehicles in 2024. The electric vehicle maker had a total of 5,137,968 vehicles across five (5) different vehicle modes recalled in 2024. The issues ranged from the incorrect font size on warning lights to detaching parts. Many of the recalls were merely software updates to Tesla’s systems.

Ford Motor Company incurred the largest fine from NHTSA in 2024 when they were told to pay $165 million  in November for failing to properly address an ongoing rearview camera recall that most other automakers have had to contend with. That’s the highest penalty imposed by the NHTSA since the fines imposed on airbag supplier Takata, which subsequently went bankrupt. 

Oftentimes these recalls are a positive development as the promote safety and correct problems before there is a serious accident or bodily injury due to a vehicle defect. The NHTSA, which automakers often clash with, is here to protect the American consumer, drivers, passengers and pedestrians.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Chicago car crash or Chicago truck accident, then call the Illinois injury attorneys at the Bryant Law Group, LLC at 312-614-1076 or go directly to the firm’s website at www.blgchicago.com.

Chicago’s Kennedy Expressway Express Lanes Reopened

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The Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) announced that the express lanes on the 1-90/94 expressway have officially repopened for the first time since their closing for consutruction in March 2024.

Their closure was part of a three (3) rennovation project run by IDOT. Since the express lanes closure, commute times in and out of the loop and out to O’Hare airport have increased dramatically. So much so, that a recent traffic study put Chicago tied for first in the U.S. for worst traffic congestion.

The express lanes (which referese directions depending on time of day and congestion) were originally supposed to open in December. IDOT pushed their openning until today blaming continued testing on the Reversible Lane Access Control System, which controls access to the lanes depending on the flow of rush hour traffic. That system includes more than 120 gates, camera equipment, fiber optic cables and a variety of signage, IDOT said.

We are all hoping that the re-opening of the express lanes will help ease traffic congestion in and out of the city. Though, more closures on the Kennedy are coming as IDOT will be moving to the third phase of the contruction project. There will be periodic lane closures on parts of the outbound Kennedy Expressway from Ohio Street to the Edens junction. Road contruction workers are expected to rehabilitate lanes and refurbish a number of bridges along the route.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in Chicago car crash or Chicago truck accident, then call the Illinois injury attorneys at The Bryant Law Group, LLC., for a free legal consultation at 312-614-1076 or go directly to the firm’s website at www.blgchicago.com.

Law To Lower Speed Limit In Chicago Passes Through Committee

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I wrote earlier this week that there was a new law presented in the Chicago city council’s Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety that would lower the speed limit on city streets to 25 mph. According to multiple new outlets, including WGN News, the proposed law passed through the committee process and heads to the full city council for a vote.

The law would lower the speed limit on city streets only. It would not apply to streets owned by the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”). It’s not clear from the research I’ve done how many Chicago streets are under the jursidiction of IDOT.

The chairman of the committee, Alderman Dan LaSpata, is adament that this is not a money grab by the city. He stated the following at the committee hearing: “The goal is not more revenue. The goal is to change behaviors and save lives.”

The city says that 70 percent of the traffic fatalities last year involved motorists traveling at high speeds. Data shows that a person struck by a vehicle traveling 30 MPH has a 60 percent chance of survival. That chance of survival increases to about 95 percent if the person is struck by a vehicle traveling 20 MPH.

A separate measure passed Monday would create a pilot program that would allow citizens to submit photos of vehicles illegally parked in bike and bus lines to the city through 311. The city’s Department of Finance would then issue citations to the vehicle’s registered owners after two warnings.

Again, I will be watching this closely to see if this passes the full city council vote and is signed by the mayor and will update as soon as news is released.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Chicago car crash or in a Chicago pedestrian accident, then call the Illinois injury attorneys at The Bryant Law Group, LLC at 312-614-1076 or go directly to our website at www.blgchicago.com.

Street Closures For 2024 Chicago Marathon

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It’s that time of year where we see multiple street closures throughout the city of Chicago for the annual marathon, which takes place on Sunday October 13. Plan ahead so you do not get caught in traffic.

The main downtown closures include Jackson Drive, between Columbus and DuSable Lake Shore drives, starting 10 a.m. Wednesday. Jackson is expected to reopen Monday morning.

Sections of Columbus Drive will close beginning Thursday at Roosevelt Road, north to Ida B. Wells Drive. The closure will extend to Monroe Street on Friday morning and to Randolph Street on Saturday morning.

There are several dozen more street closures throught the north, west and south sides. You can see all of the closures by clicking here and so you can plan ahead if you live or plan on being in Chicago this weekend.

Good luck to all the runners this week and plan ahead if you need to navigate the city starting today through sunday.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Chicago traffic accident, then call the Illinois injury attorneys at The Bryant Law Group for a free legal consultation at 312-614-1076 or go to the firm’s website at www.blgchicago.com to learn more.