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At least 70 percent of the nation’s roads are located in regions that receive more than five inches of snowfall each year. When the pavement is snowy or icy, vehicles are less easy to maneuver, speeds are slower, and the risk of a collision increases. Reduced visibility is another factor in collisions on snow and ice. Almost one-fourth of all…
Having uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is always important, but it may be even more important during the winter months when auto accidents are more likely to occur. More than 70 percent of the nation’s roadways are located in regions that receive more than five inches of snow each year. When snow falls and ice freezes on the roads, friction and vehicle…
Nobody plans to be injured in a car accident, but thousands of them happen in Illinois every year. Injuries can range from mild to fatal, affecting the victims and their families. Understanding the top causes of these collisions may help you avoid them. Most of these causes are negligent human error, which could qualify you for compensation. If you are…
Many Illinois families place their elderly in nursing homes when they can no longer attend to their loved ones, relying on these facilities to provide high-quality care. Although many nursing homes take care of patients appropriately, others do not. At least 10 percent of people over 65 suffer from some form of neglect or abuse in long-term care facilities. Abuse…
Many people walk on Plainfield’s sidewalks, in parks, and in residential areas daily. Whether for exercise or as a convenient means of getting where you need to be, pedestrians are very vulnerable if a vehicle hits them. Pedestrian accidents frequently produce extremely serious or fatal injuries, leaving victims and their families trying to cope with the aftermath. Why are these…
Online shopping is fast becoming the norm for many Americans, with Amazon being one of the top providers. It is not unusual to see multiple Amazon tractor-trailers and last-mile delivery trucks in Will County daily. With so many of these vehicles on the road, motor vehicle accidents involving Amazon vehicles are also becoming more common. A personal injury claim that…
Rideshare services have revolutionized the way we get around. A popular alternative to taxis and mass transit, companies like Uber and Lyft offer customers private transportation, typically when traveling shorter distances. Like any other kind of motor vehicle, cars driving for rideshare services can be involved in car accidents. In most motor vehicle collisions, the drivers — and their auto…
When trucks and cars collide, catastrophic injuries and extensive property damage often result. In truck accidents, occupants of other vehicles have a much higher chance of sustaining injuries; some truck crashes cause fatalities. Truck drivers are not always to blame for causing these collisions. Many times, other drivers do not understand the differences between how cars and trucks operate. Even…
Private industry employers reported 112,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Illinois in 2022, or about 2.7 cases per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Sixty-two percent of occupational injuries and illnesses occurred in trade, transportation, utilities, education, and health services industries. Dealing with a workplace injury can be difficult at best. Doctor’s appointments, treatments, tests, and perhaps an inability to return…
One of the unfortunate effects of aging is that a person’s skin becomes thinner and more fragile over time. At the same time, older adults’ immune systems become less robust, causing elders to become more prone to infection. An elderly person can quickly experience skin breakdown if not provided proper care. This can lead to devastating infections, painful medical interventions,…