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Crashing into a commercial vehicle can be a terrifying experience. Because semi-trucks weigh significantly more than passenger cars, a full-on collision at high velocity often results in severe injuries. According to Illinois Department of Transportation’s 2014 Crash Report, out of 12,000 crashes involving tractor-trailers, over…
National Burn Awareness Week, celebrated through the first week of February, is designed to educate communities about fire safety and burn awareness. Hundreds of children are injured in fire-related accidents each day. In 2013 alone, over 126,000 kids and babies were treated for scalds in…
With the rise of personal electronic devices, entertainment systems, and smartphones, distracted driving accidents have increased significantly throughout the last decade. In Illinois, legislators have recently pushed for stricter laws to limit driving distractions, as well as campaigns to educate drivers about new restrictions. For…
If you are experiencing back pain after a car accident, it can be indicative of a serious injury. Back pain is a common symptom of whiplash, spinal cord injury, rib fracture, disc herniation, or other physical ailments. According to the Mayo Clinic, motor vehicle accidents…
Surveys show that although many drivers are aware of the dangers related to texting and driving, they continue to engage in this risky behavior. Today, experts often consider texting while driving as a worse public hazard than driving intoxicated. Yet, alarmingly, over 800,000 drivers are…
When you get into a car accident in Illinois, it’s not always clear which party is at fault, and it may be your word against the other driver’s. In a complicated scenario, securing third-party witnesses can become crucial to winning your personal injury claim. After…
Texting and driving is one of the primary causes of teenage car crashes and fatal car accidents throughout Illinois and the United States. Statistics show that reading or composing a text message while operating a motor vehicle significantly increases your risk of crash (by up…
Car accidents are scary for everyone, but some of the most terrifying collisions can occur when you’re not even in a vehicle. Accidents involving pedestrians happen every day and can be among the most deadly crashes. Pedestrians don’t have the body of a car to…
