Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

Mar 102 min read

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....

Feb 12 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,...

Dec 13, 20232 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 5, 20234 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...

Aug 21, 20222 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...

Jul 10, 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...

May 22, 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...

Apr 16, 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...

Mar 14, 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...