Distracted truck drivers in Illinois and throughout the rest of the country pose a dangerous threat to other drivers. Truck accidents caused by distracted drivers have the potential to cause severe injuries and consequences for those who are involved. In 2013, a police officer in Arizona was killed by a distracted truck driver travelling on […]
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May is motorcycle safety month, and it is a time when people begin bringing their bikes out of the garage to enjoy the open roads in Illinois. Therefore it is important for motorists to increase their awareness of motorcycles to keep the road safe for everyone.
Individuals in Chicago and all around the world face the effects of accidents every day. When the accidents are severe enough, traumatic brain injury can result. This devastating trauma occurs most often from injuries in which the head violently hits an object, or when a projectile or other object suddenly pierces the skull and causes […]
A Taylorville man was recently charged with a DUI and driving with a revoked license after he rolled his vehicle in a one-car accident on Route 104. The two passengers in his car were severely injured and treated at nearby hospitals, while the driver reported no injuries. In some cases, Illinois law gives injured parties like these passengers the option to seek damages from more than just drivers and their insurance companies.
Paramedics face many serious risks while saving lives. According to the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, four out of five paramedics will become ill or injured on the job at some point in their career. For paramedics and emergency medical technicians who suffer from occupational diseases and injuries, workers’ compensation is an important safety […]