Another recall due to faulty airbags in Illinois
Defective airbags have caused many injuries and even deaths of drivers in Illinois and the country as a whole. A Japanese automotive parts company that makes airbags, Takata Corporation, has recalled vehicles affected for repair and the necessary replacement. Here's...
Can you recover workers’ compensation for a back injury?
People who live in Illinois sometimes suffer injuries that prevent them from working. Back injuries can be particularly debilitating. It’s important to know whether you can collect workers’ compensation in this situation. How common are back injuries? Back injuries...
Mazda recalls thousands of cars for dangerous issue
Mazda owners in Illinois may be affected by a new recall involving faulty fuel pumps. The recall includes several different Mazda models that were manufactured with Denso fuel pumps. Several other vehicle manufacturers including Toyota, Ford, Subaru and Lexus also...
Stay aware of common winter driving hazards
With winter officially right around the corner, Illinois drivers must quickly reacquaint themselves with how to safely travel in hazardous conditions. From the weather conditions themselves to potential mechanical failures during a commute, experts encourage drivers...
Facts about shoulder injuries among truck drivers
Workers' compensation claims show that truck drivers have some of the highest rates of shoulder injuries in Illinois. If you're a truck driver, it's important to be aware of the risks and take steps to prevent these injuries from occurring. How do shoulder injuries...
The results of drunk driving
Roughly 28 deaths occur each day due to drunk driving. Motor vehicle accidents happen for many reasons, but those caused by alcohol have deadlier impacts. In Illinois, female pedestrians, which include those with children, have a higher chance of being struck by a...
The risks of TV sets tipping over
Modern flat-screen televisions are far lighter than the cathode ray tube sets that were sold in Illinois and around the country for decades, but they are still heavy enough to be deadly. Some of the large flat-screens used in home theater systems weigh almost 100...
Liability for self-driving car accidents
You’re not alone if seeing self-driving cars in Illinois makes you a little uneasy. Self-driving cars have been involved in many accidents, and most people know that the technology hasn’t been perfected yet. Another thing that is far from perfect is the understanding...
Takata airbag inflators are being investigated again
Illinois residents who own vehicles with Takata airbag inflators may want to learn about a government investigation. On Sept. 21, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, announced that it was looking into the safety of 30 million vehicles that...
What are the most common injuries suffered by forklift operators?
Residents of Illinois who work on construction sites are particularly prone to on-the-job injuries. Depending on your responsibilities, you may suffer certain types of injuries that are common if you use a forklift while working. Fortunately, if you're hurt while on...
