Nursing home abuse and protecting your loved ones
When you place a loved one in an Illinois nursing home, you probably assume that he or she will receive quality care. After all, you did extensive research to find a facility that would meet the needs...
View ArticleThe many risks of driving a large commercial truck while tired
Have you even been sleepy while driving to work in the morning? Have you ever found yourself yawning during the last few hours of a long road trip? Like most people, you probably answered those...
View ArticleTruck drivers must be especially cautious when merging
You might be one of many Illinois motorists who wish they didn’t have to share the roadway with so many commercial truck drivers. Do you ever plan your travel time or take a back road in order to avoid...
View ArticleIs your loved one getting proper care in his or her nursing home?
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect that he or she will get proper care and support from the staff. You are entrusting them with the care of your loved one, and it can be...
View ArticleThe risks of sharing the highways with big rigs
According to the United States Department of Transportation, a fatality occurs in commercial truck accidents every 16 minutes nationwide, including Illinois. This is enough to scare any motorist who...
View Article5 delayed symptoms of traumatic brain injuries
After a car crash or a severe fall, the people involved may seem uninjured. However, the true extent of their injuries may not appear until hours, days or weeks after the accident. This is especially...
View ArticleStaying safe while driving in the winter
Both car and truck drivers will have to successfully navigate snowy and icy roads all across Illinois this winter. Unfortunately, driving in poor weather can lead to devastating collisions and serious...
View ArticleHere’s how truck companies defend against personal injury claims
Truck accidents leave devastation in their wake. While passenger vehicles can be completely destroyed in these wrecks, so, too, and victim’s lives. The sad reality is that those who are involved in...
View ArticleAre you prepared to settle your truck accident claim?
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, then you’re probably looking for the best way to find accountability and recover the compensation that you need to get back on your feet. That’s easier said...
View ArticleA drowsy truck driver can be deadly on the road
Illinois drivers are accustomed to seeing 18-wheelers make local deliveries and hauling freight across thousands of miles of highway. Even though truckers are professionals with additional training and...
View ArticleTruckers who smoke may be an accident risk
Long-haul truck driving, where truckers often drive thousands of miles per week, can be boring. To pass the time, drivers may engage in unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking cigarettes. In fact, the...
View ArticleHow to share the road safely with trucks
Truck accidents account for a significant portion of motor vehicle accidents every year. Due to their size and unwieldiness, they make up a disproportionate amount of catastrophic motor vehicle...
View ArticleHow technology is reducing commercial trucking accidents
Truck drivers have a dangerous-yet-essential job. Without them, commerce grinds to a halt. Nonetheless, the price of a collision can be tragic. Long haulers must operate massive vehicles for long...
View Article4 Ways truck drivers can practice road safety
Drivers who disregard others’ safety risk their lives and the lives of others. If you are a truck driver in Illinois, you may worry about the unique challenges of navigating a large vehicle while...
View ArticleCommon distractions that lead to trucking accidents
Truck drivers go through rigorous training in order to travel the roads safely. Even with this training, miles and miles of travel can wear on a trucker and increase the risk of an accident....
View Article5 common injuries sustained in trucking accidents
Trucking accidents can stem from various causes, including driver fatigue, distracted driving and mechanical failures. Serious crashes often result in significant injuries for those involved. According...
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