Plan your trip carefully when there are snowy conditions
The winter months are hard for many drivers in Illinois because of the snowy conditions that occur for much of the season. Until the warmer spring months arrive, drivers must ensure that they are well prepared for their journey. Being ready for the road starts before...
Is drowsy driving really a big deal?
Driving during the winter is difficult enough without adding fatigue into the picture. When any driver, including those in commercial rigs, is fatigued, they can cause a serious crash that injures innocent people or claims a life. Fatigue can lead a driver to make...
There are special workplace considerations for winter safety
Illinois often has relatively harsh winters, which means that both workers and employers need to think about the potential safety consequences of severe weather. With snowstorms, cold temperatures and icy roads comes the risk for injury and different kinds of...
Should you plan for a workers’ compensation denial?
Regardless of your profession or daily responsibilities, you're always at risk of suffering an on-the-job injury. For example, a construction worker could fall from height and break several bones upon landing on the ground below. Or a secretary could develop carpal...
Drive safely around semitrucks this winter
Anyone who drivers on the interstate must remember that semitrucks are especially dangerous because they are so much larger and heavier than traditional vehicles. It is imperative that you take steps to remain safe around these trucks, but the truckers also have a...
Safety tips for all factory workers, regardless of industry
Factory workers face many hazards on the job, some of which are due to the type of work they do and the items they are producing. No matter what type of factory you work in, there are several tips that can help you to remain safe. All of these must be part of the...
Farm vehicle crashes can be horrific
Illinois farmers face great risk when they operate farm machinery. Unlike in an industrial setting where co-workers can react and alert first responders in the event of a farm machinery accident, farmers are typically alone in their barns or fields and may be unable...
Get ready for wintry roads to minimize the risk of crashing
With the winter months not too far away, drivers need to take a few minutes to brush up on their driving skills for the days when snow or ice overtake the roadways. This can help everyone to remain as safe as possible during times when conditions are treacherous. Your...
Answer these questions to understand workers’ compensation
An on-the-job injury can turn your life upside down. From the pain to the mental anguish to the impact on your finances, you'll find yourself dealing with challenges that you never even took into consideration. A workplace injury requires immediate medical attention....
3 ways to seek compensation after a commercial vehicle crash
Getting into a motor vehicle crash with a large commercial vehicle could cause a lot of upheaval and stress for you and your family. The large size of commercial trucks often means that they cause catastrophic damage to other vehicles, as well as severe injuries to...