Driving distractions can happen at any time. They are always dangerous and they always increase the odds of a crash. Drivers should constantly be focused on the road, refraining from using cellphones, talking to passengers and much more. Distracted driving is one of...
Unless there are witnesses who stop and wait for the police or video cameras near where you crash, it will often be your word against the claims of the other driver when you talk to the police to establish fault for the collision. Police officers will also look...
Riding your bike should be fun, it should be safe and it should be healthy. You may be doing it as a way to get in better shape, you may view it as a recreational exercise or you may even use your bike as the way that you commute to work. Unfortunately, no matter how...
Any job that you do in Illinois comes with some degree of personal risk. If you deliver groceries to others, you can get into a car crash or slip and fall at the grocery store. If you are an office worker, you could develop carpal tunnel syndrome or shock yourself...
Riding a motorcycle, one of the scariest things to think about is getting into a motorcycle accident. You have very little protection against the vehicles that you’re around, and if someone hits you, you could be thrown from your bike or run over. On the whole, the...
You get hurt in a car crash, suffering not just massive property damage but personal injuries as well. You expect to file an insurance claim, but you are unsure of exactly what your rights may be under current Missouri law. Most people have heard exaggerated stories...
While there may be some dispute about the ideal number of steps per day, most medical professionals agree that walking is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Taking small trips around your neighborhood on foot, walking your dog after work every night or walking...
All employers in Illinois have to carry workers' compensation coverage. If someone gets hurt on the job or their doctor diagnoses them with a work-acquired medical condition, they can file a claim for benefits after notifying their employer. The average worker in...
Distracted driving is a serious problem in America. It is such a significant danger that it was found to be the cause of around 8.7% of all crash fatalities in 2019, according to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. With around 280,000 people...
There are a number of common injuries that health care workers face on the job. Among them are injuries from falls, lifting patients or being exposed to pathogens. Another that is less commonly discussed is workplace violence, but it, too, is a common hazard. Each of...
