So much is said about the dangers of texting and driving that Illinois motorists might overlook several other distractions that could have devastating consequences. Law enforcement can check the cellphone of an alleged negligent driver to identify activities that can...
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Mediated settlement includes waiver of workers’ compensation
In some cases, injured workers have grounds to pursue damage recovery through the civil justice system. One such case in Illinois, due to go to trial in June, was recently concluded when the injured worker accepted a mediated settlement of $1.2 million. A $750,000...
In a car accident because someone ran you off the road?
Single-vehicle collisions occasionally happen on Illinois roads. These accidents can happen for several reasons. One reason not commonly talked about is being run off the road. This happens more often than people think, and the victims of such events may suffer in a...
Illinois workers’ compensation: Occupational diseases
Every day, millions of Illinois residents get up, go to work and hope they make it through their shifts without incident. Unfortunately, some end up getting hurt or sick while on-the-job or as a result of their job. When an employee is injured on the job, filing for...
Daylight saving time and truck accidents
It's March, and that means daylight saving time. Most people in Illinois and elsewhere dread it; many states want to get rid of it, but for now, it is just something that millions of Americans have to deal with. According to researchers, adjusting to the time change...
Lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident?
Losing a loved one is difficult to go through. When a life is taken in a drunk driving accident, wrapping your head around the loss can be particularly challenging. These accidents are highly preventable, yet they happen in Illinois all the time. It is okay to be...
Injured while riding a bike?
Spring is fast approaching, and that means more cyclists will soon be out on Illinois roads. Will you or any of your loved ones be among them? If you are an avid cyclist, you know just how dangerous the sport can be. Too many drivers fail to share the road as they...
Auto accident leads to 1 death, 3 injuries
A girl, 6, has sadly lost her life in a tragic motor vehicle collision in Illinois. The evening auto accident also caused three other injuries. The crash, which involved two cars, took place at the intersection of an avenue and Route 111.The recent crash took place at...
Those who work these jobs more likely to get hurt — or worse
Work injuries happen every day in the United States. No field of employment is immune, though, and some see more work-related injuries and fatalities than others. According to a recently published article, those who work the following jobs in Illinois or elsewhere are...
Will the autonomous car put an end to the car accidents?
Americans are said to drive more than people in other countries. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in a two-year period, the average American will spend a total of 18 full days behind the wheel of a car. With so many people using this form of...
