Personal Injury Lawyer Blog in Springfield and Decatur, Illinois

Feb 1, 20211 min read

Justice for Kelly Wilson: Personal Injury Lawyers at Shay & Associates Pursue Civil Wrongful Death Claim Against State of Illinois

Following the untimely and tragic death of Kelly Wilson in 2016, who was survived by two young children, her parents, Leo and Kathy...

Understanding Permanent Partial Disability: Assistance for Workers from a Personal Injury Lawyer When Full Healing Isn't Possible

Jan 27, 20212 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Understanding Permanent Partial Disability: Assistance for Workers from a Personal Injury Lawyer When Full Healing Isn't Possible

When Illinois workers become injured on the job, they may have to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance...

Personal Injury Lawyer's Advice: 4 Tips for Safely Sharing the Road with Trucks

Jan 18, 20212 min read

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Personal Injury Lawyer's Advice: 4 Tips for Safely Sharing the Road with Trucks

When you are driving and come close to a large vehicle like a semi, you might feel scared or anxious. You understandably want to stay...

Jan 5, 20212 min read

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Do Women Have a Higher Likelihood of Filing Medical Malpractice Claims? Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Doctor visits are, at minimum, an annual experience for most adults. However, regardless of a proactive approach to health, statistics...

The Role of Truck Driver Fatigue in Elevating Accident Risks: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Dec 30, 20202 min read

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

The Role of Truck Driver Fatigue in Elevating Accident Risks: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Passenger car drivers in Illinois share the road with large commercial trucks every day. Given their sheer size and weight, it’s easy to...

Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Leading Cause of Missed Work Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

Dec 27, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Leading Cause of Missed Work Explained by a Personal Injury Lawyer

People in Illinois who work in a job where they are always moving may be at risk for a slip, trip, or fall. These types of accidents...

Discover the Prevalence of Workplace Injuries: Insights From a Personal Injury Lawyer

Dec 24, 20202 min read

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Discover the Prevalence of Workplace Injuries: Insights From a Personal Injury Lawyer

Most employees don’t feel an overwhelming sense of fear as they get up and prepare for the workday. While certain jobs have inherent...

Dec 22, 20202 min read

FIRM NEWS

Follow Up

Friends, Recently, I received a text from a close friend that stated, “Confucius say when blogging on your potentially fatal disease...

Illinois' Work Zones Experience Between 4,500 and 5,500 Crashes Every Year: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Dec 10, 20202 min read

AUTO ACCIDENTS

Illinois' Work Zones Experience Between 4,500 and 5,500 Crashes Every Year: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Road work is a necessary evil across Illinois’ roadways, and it becomes increasingly common as communities expand and the number of...

Dec 7, 20202 min read

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Understanding Truck Accidents: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

The motorists on U.S. Interstate 72 bring a constant flow of traffic through Springfield and Decatur, Illinois. Along with the usual...

Unraveling the Hazards of Winter Driving: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Dec 4, 20202 min read

AUTO ACCIDENTS

Unraveling the Hazards of Winter Driving: Insights from a Personal Injury Lawyer

Lowered temperatures and falling snow can interfere with the ability to safely control a motor vehicle. However, many factors can...

Dec 2, 20202 min read

FIRM NEWS

My COVID-19 Fight

Friends, I am sending you this blog during my 5th day of hospitalization for COVID-19, related pneumonia and other symptoms. Thank you...

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