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  • 2025
    • November
      • How Factory Fatigue Contributes to Repetitive Motion Injury Claims
      • EMTs and Repetitive Stress Injuries: What Workers’ Comp Doesn’t Always Cover
    • September
      • Smoke Inhalation, PTSD, and Overexertion: Recognizing the Full Scope of Firefighter Injury Claims
      • Protecting Your Rights After a Bicycle Accident
    • July
      • Legal Options After Accidents from Defective Car Parts
      • Making Springfield Shine: Haxel Law Joins Forces with Kidzeum and Downtown Springfield Beautification Banner Program
      • Meet Murf – Our Unofficial Office Mascot
    • June
      • Key Hazards Impacting Workers' Compensation in Agriculture
      • Haxel Law at the Heart of Springfield’s Adams Street Revival
    • May
      • Understanding Dog Bite Liability
    • April
      • Legal Help for Boating Accident Victims
    • March
      • Protecting Cyclists' Rights After an Accident
      • Navigating the Workers' Compensation Appeals Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
    • February
      • What Should I Do After a Work Injury?
    • January
      • Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
  • 2024
    • December
      • Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident
      • How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
    • August
      • Who is actually to blame for a rear-end crash?
    • July
      • Why drivers often fail to spot cyclists, even those with visibility gear
      • The weight of care: Nurses often experience back and knee pain
    • June
      • Rules for red, yellow and green traffic lights
    • May
      • Symptoms of internal organ damage after a car accident
      • What to do before moving damaged vehicles after a crash
    • April
      • Why are motorcycle helmets important safety gear?
    • March
      • What protects Illinois workers from violence in the workplace?
      • 4 precautions every motorist should take to minimize accident risk
    • February
      • What is a cervical spine injury?
    • January
      • What is fatigued driving and why is it dangerous?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Is tailgating in traffic against the law in Illinois?
      • Running red lights is far too common in Springfield, Illinois
    • November
      • Different grades of traumatic brain injuries
    • October
      • 3 reasons colder weather inspires greater risks for pedestrians
    • September
      • What is distracted driving?
      • 3 differences between the laws for bicycles and cars in Illinois
    • August
      • Increasing dangers for motorcyclists
    • July
      • Why have motorcycle crash rates increased in recent years?
    • June
      • 3 factors that largely determine the risk for pedestrian crashes
      • Another Important Victory For Firefighters And Emt's
    • May
      • The 5 most dangerous U.S. cities for bicycle accidents
      • Springfield’s street safety to improve with $15 million grant
    • April
      • Report: Every hour, patients assault 2 nurses in the U.S.
    • March
      • Why determining fault is so important after a crash
      • 3 causes of left-hand motorcycle accidents
    • February
      • Injuries still happen in low-risk occupations
    • January
      • 2 ways fatigue can lead to motor vehicle collisions
  • 2022
    • December
      • You’ll be surprised by who texts and drives the most
      • How uninsured motorist coverage protects Illinois drivers
    • November
      • Avoiding distraction during your morning commute
    • October
      • 3 important tips when taking pictures of the scene of a crash
    • September
      • Heritage Foundation announces winning bid for 312 E. Adams
      • 5 tips to help you stay safe on your bike
      • Does it matter if you are to blame for your work injury?
    • August
      • Motorcycle crashes reduced in 2022, statistics show
    • June
      • The top 3 factors that determine the value of an injury claim
      • Walking benefits your health but is riskier than a few years ago
    • April
      • What rights does an injured worker have after an injury at work?
    • March
      • Distracted driving: Still harming people in 2022
    • February
      • Haxel Law Nominated
      • 4 common reasons health care workers face injuries on the job
  • 2021
    • December
      • Attention: Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMTs
      • Reduce your risk of a wreck with a big rig on Springfield interstates
      • There are probably more distraction-based accidents than we know
    • October
      • Common mistakes to avoid after an accident
    • September
      • Changes in signage draw attention to tricky areas in Springfield
    • August
      • Tesla scrutinized over Autopilot-related collisions
    • July
      • Safer walking: Sidewalks, buffer zones and technology matter
    • June
      • What happens when uninsured drivers cause major wrecks?
      • 2 initiatives to make Illinois roads safer
    • May
      • Does Illinois have a law against texting while driving?
    • April
      • Those caring for others in hospitals are at major risk of injury
    • March
      • 2020’s traffic trends expose grim trends for driver safety
      • What day may present enormous risks to drivers?
      • Why spring cycling is extra dangerous and how to stay safer
    • January
      • Highway driving safety tips to consider
  • 2020
    • December
      • What are the trends associated with pedestrian accidents?
    • November
      • Adaptive speed warnings might reduce accidents
      • What car crash victims do that make matters worse
    • October
      • Car accident injuries and the recovery process
    • September
      • Reducing nighttime driving crash risks
    • August
      • Femur fractures not uncommon in high-impact crashes
      • Can ADAS features reduce car accidents?
    • July
      • Biking safely this summer in Illinois
      • Illinois traffic fatalities are rising
      • 2019 pedestrian deaths reached a potential 30-year high
    • May
      • The more coffee truckers drink, the more crashes they may be in
    • April
      • CarPlay makes you the most dangerous driver possible
    • February
      • When do you have the right of way as a pedestrian?
      • Driving at night increases your risk of an accident
    • January
      • When a headache may not be just a headache
  • 2019
    • December
      • Potential risks in parking lots this winter season
    • November
      • The holiday season can be a dangerous time for travel
      • How can Uber make self-driving cars safer for everyone?
    • October
      • Driving while drowsy: What you need to know
    • September
      • Schools are open — how safe are your children in school zones?
    • August
      • Riding a motorcycle is fun but dangerous
      • You have reason to feel threatened by big rigs on the highways
    • July
      • Varying damages may be pursued after a crash
    • June
      • Driving too fast is just one common cause of truck accidents
      • A major collision can take place under a variety of circumstances
      • Is your headache and ear ringing connected to whiplash?
    • April
      • Fatal car accidents rising in Illinois, but falling across the US
    • March
      • What are the risks of working on a dairy farm?
      • Another Important Victory For Firefighters and EMTs
    • February
      • Are SUVs to blame for the rise in fatal pedestrian accidents?
      • Does your robotic co-worker threaten your safety?
    • January
      • It is never too early to teach a child about pedestrian safety
  • 2018
    • December
      • Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Firefighters, Paramedics and EMTs
    • November
      • Much more than fire threatens firefighters in Illinois
      • Will advanced technology ever eliminate pedestrian accidents?
      • Pedestrians are dying, and hit-and-run drivers are to blame
    • September
      • Potential threats facing chemical manufacturing plant workers
      • What can you expect to receive from workers’ compensation?
    • August
      • Common factors that lead to serious car accidents
    • July
      • Ambulance workers must not return too soon after back injuries
    • June
      • You are entitled to protection against heat-related illness
      • Is fatigue a threat to your safety as a commercial driver?
    • May
      • Do you put your life on the line to care for others?
    • April
      • Pedestrians in harm’s way
    • March
      • Fire isn’t the only danger firefighters face
      • Paramedics face a range of health hazards
    • February
      • How to steer clear of collision when riding a bicycle
    • January
      • You may have heard of product liability, but what exactly is it?
  • 2017
    • December
      • The most common types of traffic accidents involving bicycles
      • Are pedestrians facing increased danger?
    • November
      • How safe is your workplace?
    • October
      • Protect Your Neck At Work And Play
    • September
      • While nurses are called angels, they are also heroes
      • Understanding why a claim may be denied and advice moving forward
      • Extreme heat exposure increases heart attack risk in firefighters
    • August
      • Hit by an uninsured driver? You may have insurance for that
      • Knowing the measures to take in the aftermath of a collision
    • June
      • Busting the myths may eliminate MSDs in nurses
      • Get life back on track after a job-related spinal cord injury
    • May
      • If you see this on the road, watch out!
    • April
      • Should you settle your personal injury case or go to trial?
    • March
      • While helping others, EMS workers put themselves at risk
      • A lack of sleep could make you dangerous on the road
      • The challenges of fire-fighting go beyond the flames
    • February
      • Put down the phone: The dangers of distracted driving
    • January
      • PTSD is an unseen stress factor for emergency workers
  • 2016
    • December
      • Employers Have A Duty To Protect Workers From Weather-Related Threats
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