Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

Aug 25, 20212 min read

The Hazards of Rural Road Driving: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

There is never an ideal time or place to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. However, you may be at greater danger of getting hurt...

Aug 24, 20212 min read

NURSING HOME ABUSE

Recognizing Signs of Nursing Home Abuse: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

When your elderly loved one moves into a nursing home, you expect that he or she will receive the best care possible. Unfortunately,...

Road Construction Zone Accidents Increased in 2020 Despite Light Traffic: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 11, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Road Construction Zone Accidents Increased in 2020 Despite Light Traffic: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Everyone in the Springfield area remembers the time last year when someone told them not to go to work or school anymore. For more than a...

The Perils of Distracted Drivers: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Aug 8, 20212 min read

AUTO ACCIDENTS

The Perils of Distracted Drivers: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Anything that can take your focus off of the road can be classified as a distraction. If you drive while using a cellphone, while under...

The Serious Risks of Truck Driver Fatigue: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jul 27, 20212 min read

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

The Serious Risks of Truck Driver Fatigue: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Commercial truck drivers are strongly discouraged from traveling on Illinois roads while experiencing symptoms of fatigue. The symptoms...

The Impact of Blanket Medical Authorization on Your Claim: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jul 27, 20212 min read

AUTO ACCIDENTS

The Impact of Blanket Medical Authorization on Your Claim: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Even though traffic fatalities are comparatively rare, motor vehicle accidents often leave drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and others...

The Most Common Office Injuries: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jul 27, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

The Most Common Office Injuries: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

To earn a living, many people living in Illinois work in office settings. It’s understandable to assume that people with office jobs...

Injuries on the Job: Pursuing Additional Claims Against Third Parties with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Jul 5, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Injuries on the Job: Pursuing Additional Claims Against Third Parties with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Employees injured at their workplace may benefit from workers’ compensation, but employees who accept these benefits can’t sue their...

Jun 28, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Heat Stress and Worker's Compensation: Guidance from a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you are an outdoor employee working during the hot Illinois summer months, knowing about heat stress and how it can impact you are...

Determining Liability for a Workplace Injury at Home: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

May 24, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Determining Liability for a Workplace Injury at Home: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

It may be possible to obtain workers’ compensation benefits if you are hurt while working from your Illinois home. For instance, if you...

Seeking Solutions for Work Zone Car Accidents: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

May 23, 20212 min read

AUTO ACCIDENTS

Seeking Solutions for Work Zone Car Accidents: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Construction workers face many risks when their worksite is close to moving traffic. Drivers also face hazards from other vehicles and...

Essential Safety Tips for Motorcycle Drivers: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

May 18, 20212 min read

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Essential Safety Tips for Motorcycle Drivers: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Riding motorcycles is thrilling, but it can also be dangerous. Sharing the road with fast cars and big trucks can sometimes result in...

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