Warm weather, traveling at high rates of speed and other issues can all contribute to a tire blowing out on an Illinois road or highway. In many cases, a blowout results in a driver losing control of his or her truck, which can lead to a collision. Take a closer look...
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The legal troubles of a misdiagnosis
When someone or their family member goes to an Illinois doctor’s office, they hope the presiding physician makes an appropriate diagnosis. Unfortunately, a doctor might make a mistake and diagnose a severe problem as something minor. Diagnosing throat cancer as strep...
Gathering evidence to win your truck accident claim
State laws and regulations in Illinois require certain details of a truck accident to be written and recorded. This evidence is necessary to collect once an accident happens. It is critical in proving the accident happened, showing the extent of the damages and...
5 machine guarding mistakes to look out for in Illinois
When it comes to machine guarding, there are a few preventable mistakes that many businesses and workers in Illinois make that can lead to injuries or fatalities in the workplace. Here are the five of the most common machine guarding mistakes and how to avoid them. 1....
How common are wrongful deaths from car accidents?
Wrongful death is a particular type of legal action in Illinois that is similar to personal injury, but damages are classified differently. The proceeds are not typically being provided for the estate of the deceased victim, but rather for the surviving family. There...
What are the most common types of truck accidents?
Trucks regularly travel throughout Illinois. Unfortunately, this can result in catastrophic accidents. These are the most common types that occur. Why do truck accidents happen? Truck accidents occur for various reasons. It could be due to driver error such as...
Another lawsuit against Tesla
Many car buyers in Illinois and around the country choose Tesla vehicles because they want to spend less money on gas and do their part to protect the environment, but others are drawn to the company’s products because they offer semi-autonomous driving systems that...
Truck drivers increase their use of drugs in 2021
Driving under the influence is a serious form of distracted driving that causes thousands of deaths each year. Even so, drug use among truck drivers in Illinois increased in 2021. In addition, fewer drivers appear to understand the importance of testing. The link to...
Important facts about car accidents in Illinois
If you've been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be wondering what to do next. You may have a lot of questions, and you may not know where to turn for help. For instance, what are the types of injuries that are common after motor vehicle accidents? Should...
Injuries that frequently affect healthcare workers
Healthcare is a fast-paced, physically demanding industry that leads to injuries to all parts of the body. Emergency medical technicians, doctors and nurses in Illinois face increased risks of accidents and injuries. There are several types of injuries that are...