June 2018 Archives
Worker safety hazards associated with construction cranes
When you look around, you see beautiful architecture in the buildings that contribute to our area's commercial success. It seems like a miracle that ordinary men and women are able to construct these impressive buildings. These structures are not miraculous. They are the product of worker skill, training, dedication and talent.
In a car accident, how safe are rear-seat passengers?
For many years, safety experts reported that adult passengers seated in the rear seat of a vehicle were safer than front-seat occupants were. As such, not much attention has been given to rear-seat safety in recent years. However, many crash researchers feel that the time has come to improve vehicle safety for those riding in the back of vehicles.
You may need to sue many parties after a truck accident
Any traffic accident has the potential to disrupt and devastate the lives of those involved. For drivers and passengers who are involved in accidents involving large commercial trucks, the recovery and claims process is often much more complicated.
Trucking companies often create ideal truck accident conditions
Operator error is one of the main contributors to commercial truck accidents in Illinois. However, sometimes the fault for an accident falls more on the trucking company than the driver. Many commercial vehicle companies across the country create ideal conditions that could lead to a serious truck accident. Victims injured in such a collision need to know this information, especially if they are seeking a legal remedy for their suffering.
Motorcycle accidents: Benefitting from a survivor's experiences
Many of the discussions available online about motorcycle safety lack one critical element -- victim experience. It is great that law enforcement agencies, cycle manufacturers and research personnel offer so many valuable tips about staying safe. Illinois motorcycle enthusiasts should certainly take advantage of such information. However, sometimes it takes a victim's perspective to get to the root of improving your personal safety.
Can I receive pain and suffering damages in a car accident?
Those injured in a car accident soon discover that the effects of the accident go far beyond physical injury. Ongoing pain, emotional trauma and the challenges of simply trying to go on with life after an accident can pile up on a victim and negatively affect his or her way of life. If the injuries were particularly catastrophic, the victim will likely deal with pain and continuing medical care indefinitely.
Illinois construction accidents: Know the dangers
Ongoing construction in the Aurora area is a good thing! It is a sign that our community is not just thriving but growing as well. We need this construction to improve our commercial, residential and industrial zones. However, as we all know, construction sites are annoying and worse, they are fraught with hazards to workers and to passersby.
