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Join us in congratulating Patrick for his 2023 selection to Super Lawyers. This is a distinct honor, as Super Lawyers is reserved for the top 5% of attorneys each year who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Semis, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers – whatever you want to call them, the drivers and their loads travel the highways 24/7. When sharing the road with one of these big rigs, accidents inevitably happen – ones you may not be able to avoid. However, you can control your awareness of your surroundings. The lanes of the highway […]

Tougher restrictions on distracted driving in Illinois went into effect on Jul 1, 2019, putting new penalties put in place. Distracted driving is an ongoing problem the state is trying to fix. Will the new rules help? About distracted driving According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the percentage of motorists who use handheld devices […]

If you are a recreational bike rider, you probably give little thought to the possibility of an accident, and you may not wear a helmet. On the other hand, if you are an avid cyclist, you are very much aware that horrendous accidents can happen. You know about injuries such as brain damage, and you […]

As a steelworker, your job is dangerous and puts you at serious risk for work injuries. Whether you work at construction sites or a metal fabrication plant, you encounter hazardous conditions on a daily basis. Fabricating, erecting, assembling and installing steel materials requires grit and exposure to hazards. If you sustain an injury, you may deal with […]

Summertime means an increase in certain workplace safety concerns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may be at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries if you work outdoors or in the following positions: You are also at greater risk if you are overweight, are at least 65 years old, have high blood […]