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Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

Personal Injury Lawyer Insights: The Road Ahead during Daylight Saving Time and Road Safety
As the clocks spring forward and we embrace the longer daylight hours, there's more to the change than just adjusting our watches....
Mar 10, 20242 min read

Love and Safety: How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Protect Your Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a time to express love and affection for those closest to us. While the day is filled with romance and celebration,...
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Stay Safe this Season: A Personal Injury Lawyer's Guide to Holiday Injury Prevention
As the holiday season wraps us in its festive embrace, Shay + Associates wants to ensure that your celebrations are filled with joy, not...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Securing Justice: How Our Personal Injury Lawyers Helped Obtain a $2.5 Million Judgment for the Family of a Decatur Crash Victim
llinois taxpayers must pay more than $2.5 million in damages to the children of a Decatur mom who lost her life after her van was rammed...
Dec 5, 20234 min read


Essential Documents to Bring to Your First Probate Meeting with a Personal Injury Lawyer
It is easy to feel overwhelmed after losing a loved one. You have many difficult feelings to process, but you also must fulfill your...
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer: Identifying the Four Most Common Construction Injuries
Construction sites are a notoriously dangerous place to be. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than one-quarter of...
Jul 11, 20222 min read


The Significance of Burn Classification: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Burn injuries range from superficial to severe, and the risk of chronic illness or death increases as the surface area of a burn...
May 23, 20222 min read


When Can Public Pools Be Held Liable for Injuries? Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Public pools are a great source of recreation, exercise, and relief from summertime heat. However, unsafe or unsanitary conditions at...
Apr 17, 20222 min read


Tips from a Personal Injury Lawyer: How to Minimize Your Risk of a Workplace Injury
If you work construction or in a factory, chances are your employer provided safety training to you before you officially began working...
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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