What are the top causes of trucking accidents?
Driving through the state of Illinois all but guarantees that you will regularly find yourself in close proximity to commercial trucks. Even though most truckers and trucking companies do whatever they can to prevent trouble on the road, there are still times when...
A winter driving emergency kit might be a life saver
Brutal Illinois winters aren't anything to go into unprepared, especially if you are driving. Having a winter driving emergency kit in your vehicle might help you out more than you realize. This kit will take up some space in your trunk, but you will likely be very...
Not all injuries appear immediately: Tips for your safety
When you get into a car accident or suffer another kind of physical trauma, then you may have injuries as a result. Some injuries don't appear right away. This is particularly common when the incident is severe, since the body is so full of adrenaline that you may not...
Teachers can face serious back problems
Teachers shape and mold the small people who are going to run our country and world. These men and women have very important jobs, but just because they work with children doesn't mean that they are without a risk of injury. Teaching is a very difficult job that...
After a head injury, a manual laborer needs time to recover
After a manual laborer suffers an injury, most employers understand both their legal and ethical obligation to give that person time to recover before returning to work. However, for those who suffer injuries that are not easily visible, an employer may become anxious...
What benefits does Illinois workers’ compensation offer?
While some people say that owning your own home is the American dream, it's really so much more than that. The American dream is also the belief that anyone can make a living if they are willing and able to work and that workers deserve basic protections and rights....
Beware of wildlife as weather transitions into colder months
The fall months are full of wildlife movement as the weather transitions from warm to cool. While this is a natural event, it is also a danger to motorists. Anyone who is on the roadways, especially in rural areas, needs to know how to avoid these crashes. Here are...
Watch for signs of drunk driving during the holiday season
Drunk drivers pose a hazard to people on the road, including innocent children and adults. As the holiday season marches on, the risk of drunk drivers increases with seasonal festivities. Some people don't plan very well when they are going out to party. They might...
Take appropriate steps after a big rig crash
Semitruck crashes are frightening events. When you are involved in one of these accidents, you need to make sure that you take appropriate action. In the heat of the moment after the 18-wheeler crash, fear, uncertainty and stress might set in. Having a plan for...
Minimizing risks that barge workers face
Barges play an important role in this economy, but the workers on them face serious risks each time they get on the boats. Keeping these risks minimized increases safety for these workers. The risks on barges range from wet conditions and choppy waters to heavy...