In any profession, working an extended number of hours could lead to making mistakes on the job. Mandatory breaks and maximum shift hours make sense with many occupations, but doctors sometimes work longer hours due to emergencies. Patients in Illinois health care...
Month: August 2021
Faulty brake systems targeted during inspection blitz
Truck accidents in Illinois and around the country are often fatal, which is why truck safety is such an important issue. Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts a massive North American truck safety inspection effort that lasts for three days....
Do construction workers face injury hazards?
Construction workers provide an incredibly valuable contribution to the economy. Building, renovating, and repairing Illinois homes, offices, and infrastructure support the state. Construction sites become hectic places, as workers face deadlines and companies intend...
Daydreaming is also distracted driving and can cause accidents
Motorists in Chicago and throughout Illinois are aware of the dangers of distracted driving. It seems that every driver is tempted by the accessibility of a handheld device and cannot resist checking it at every opportunity. This includes texting, making phone calls,...
Improvements in catching whiplash injuries in Illinois
Even though Illinois may not be one of the most dangerous states to drive in, car accidents are still quite prevalent here. If you get in a crash, you could suffer whiplash injuries that tear or stretch the muscles and ligaments in your neck. Let us look at this type...
Proving whiplash injuries in a car accident
Every year, there are thousands of car crashes that result in thousands of cases of whiplash injuries. An injured person could have the most debilitating injury and undergo years of physical therapy, but if it cannot be proven, he or she will receive no compensation...