How distracted driving occurs and how to avoid it
Distracted driving is the cause of many motor vehicle accidents in Illinois. It is important to be aware of the dangers of distracted driving and to take steps to avoid it. Visual distractions These can include looking at something other than the road, such as a...
Safety tips at your workplace
Employers in Illinois must develop plans to reduce the number of accidents that occur in the workplace. Staying safe at work means developing policies and procedures that provide the safest, most efficient environment for your employees. Review OSHA guidelines The...
Truck accidents and improper cargo loading
Truck accidents that happen on Illinois roads can be catastrophic. One of the biggest factors causing these accidents is improper cargo loading. Why are truck accidents so dangerous? Truck accidents pose serious dangers due to the sheer weight and size of the vehicle....
What to know about truck accident claims and related evidence
Truck accidents may be the collisions that commuters fear the most. A massive semi-truck crash could inflict enormous damage to a vehicle while presenting a significant fatality risk to the driver and passengers. When a truck driver or trucking company's negligence...
Orlando amusement park fatality
Residents of Illinois never expect serious accidents to occur when they visit fun places like amusement parks. However, they can occur and result in tragedies like the recent death of a teen at one in another state. What happened in the amusement park accident? Sadly,...
Reckless driving can be fatal
Illinois residents might be at serious risk on the roads when drivers behave recklessly. Reckless driving can have serious consequences that can even be fatal. What is reckless driving? Reckless driving is a type of traffic violation that shows utter disregard for...
Seeing a doctor can help you and your work comp case
Dealing with an injury at work can be challenging. Your injuries could take a long time to heal, leaving you unable to work and unsure if you will be able to pay your bills. In the midst of an injury and climbing bills, another expense at the doctor’s office may sound...
Common machine shop injuries in Illinois
All businesses in Illinois come with their own set of implicit and explicit hazards, but machine shops are particularly dangerous. Knowing the potential hazards could be your best foot forward when it comes to mitigating or eliminating them. Here are some common...
The prevalence of distracted driving
Over the past 20 years, in just about every state, distracted driving has become a major problem. Illinois has been taking a strict approach to people using their cell phones while behind the wheel. Not only have technology advancements caused the reassessment, but...
3M loses another defective product lawsuit
More than 300,000 people in Illinois and around the country have filed lawsuits against the multinational manufacturer 3M over allegedly defective earplugs. Most of the plaintiffs are former members of the military who were issued the earplugs while serving in Iraq...
