Imagine. It’s the middle of the night, and you’re sleeping in your bed. Suddenly there’s a loud crash, like a bomb or some other kind of explosion. You rush downstairs, only to find a car where your living room couch used to be. Instead of a wall, there’s just a gaping hole leading to your front yard.
How to do your part to stop distracted driving
Sometimes it might seem like you have a million things going on all at once. Between work, family and friends there is constant activity all around you. With the rise of technology, all of this activity is immediately accessible, too.
Car vibrations: A drowsy driving risk?
It is something Illinois drivers are likely very familiar with: The faint vibrations in their vehicle when the engine is running. Might this very common thing increase the chances of a driver feeling sleepy at the wheel? A recent study suggests that the answer may be yes.
Illinois’ roads among the least deadly in the nation, report says
Might fatalities be less common out on Illinois’ roads than in many other parts of the country? A recent report found the state to have one of the nation’s lower motor vehicle fatality rates.
At-home workers are eligible for workers' compensation, unless …
Striking a good work-life balance is a challenge. Self-employed individuals in the St. Louis region might find it easier to find the middle ground than hired workers, but the digital age offers hope for change. Many employers, recognizing that finding and keeping good people requires some flexibility, now allow some employees to work from home. So, what are the workers' compensation coverage challenges in this scenario?
