Injured workers in Illinois should know what they can receive from workers’ compensation benefits if they have been injured on the job. Workers’ compensation provides invaluable benefits for workers who have suffered harm at work because of a workplace accident or...
Illinois Personal Injury Blog
Truck accident victims can oftentimes sue truck companies
Sure, semi-trucks play an important role in our society and, in many respects, keep our economy chugging along. Yet, these vehicles can also pose an enormous threat to other motorists. This is because big rigs are only as safe as those who operate and maintain them....
Legal resources for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect
It is important to know that when a loved one has been harmed in a nursing home, legal resources are available to protect victims and their families and to hold negligent nursing homes accountable for nursing home abuse and neglect. This blog recently discussed the...
Caffeine may be a surprising contributor to trucking accidents
In Illinois and across the United States, it seems as if the one constant on the roadways is large trucks. These vehicles can be integral in myriad ways whether they are delivering food, supplies and critical materials necessary for everyday life. They become even...
Which Illinois nursing home is the right one for your parent?
When the time arrived that you and your beloved parent determined it was best if he or she moved into an Illinois nursing home, you may have felt relieved yet worried at the same time. You know you won't be able to visit your loved one as often as you'd prefer because...
Construction accidents and injuries happen for many reasons
As a construction worker, you know that there are many dangers associated with your occupation. While you do your best to avoid trouble, accidents can and do happen on construction sites.A thorough understanding of the most common reasons for construction site...
What should you do if a dog attacks?
Even though most dogs are friendly, this definitely doesn't hold true across the board. Some dogs, such as those that are raised in an inappropriate manner, are aggressive and always looking for trouble.If you find yourself face-to-face with an aggressive dog, here...
Tips to help avoid drowsy driving
Every driver is prone to becoming drowsy while behind the wheel. If this happens to you, it's critical to get off the road as quickly as possible. From there, you can decide how to best proceed with your safety in mind.While there is no guaranteed way to avoid drowsy...
Truckers often make these mistakes on the highway
You expect truck drivers to take special caution, but don't assume this will happen. These drivers are prone to many types of mistakes, all of which increase the risk of an accident.Here are some of the most common mistakes:Driving drowsy: Truckers often assume they...
Does your employer prioritize employee safety or the bottom line?
Do you risk your life on a construction site each day? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says thousands of preventable construction site accidents occur on construction sites nationwide each year, including Illinois. Unfortunately, employers who focus...
