Summer vacation will start in just a few weeks for many Chicago teens and many families will be preparing to take their long-anticipated vacations. While the summer is known to be that time of year where we can soak up some sun, spend quality time with family, and enjoy the outdoors a little more, ... [Continue Reading]
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Who is Responsible for a Truck Accident?
If you were hit by a truck on the road, you might simply think that it was the truck driver who lost control and hit you and your vehicle. But the cause of your accident may be more complex and there may be much to uncover. Watch the video to learn more. When a truck crash happens, a ... [Continue Reading]
Understanding Elder Financial Exploitation and the Forms It Occurs in
Elder abuse comes in many forms, all of which you should be familiar with if you have a loved one living in a nursing home. The most common types of elder abuse include: ... [Continue Reading]
Will the Side-View Mirrors on Trucks be Replaced with a Gadget that Has Proven to Improve Trucker Safety?
The trucking industry has been experiencing some drastic changes lately including truckers required to have ELDs (electronic logging devices) installed in their vehicles. Addtionally, there has been a push for autonomous trucks. Now we are learning of yet another change that may be here sooner than ... [Continue Reading]
Los Inmigrantes Deben Ejercer Sus Derechos Cuando Están Lesionados
Al igual que muchos inmigrantes, María Belmonte, vino a este país y trabajó duro y crió a su familia aquí. Pero cuando se sintió lastimada por la negligencia de otra persona, no estaba segura de a quién recurrir. Ella estaba sin trabajo, tenía facturas médicas y necesitaba a alguien con ... [Continue Reading]
Three Nursing Home Facilities in Illinois All Recently Cited for Violations
Find out which facilities they were below. Three nursing home facilities in Illinois were recently cited and fined for violations.One of these nursing homes was cited at the end of 2017 and the other two were cited during the first three months of 2018. Here are more details about the ... [Continue Reading]
Autonomous Trucks Are Coming, but Will They Contribute to Making Our Roadways Safer?
With more and more accidents occurring involving semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles, the demand for autonomous trucks has grown. In 2015, 415,000 crashes were reported to police involving large trucks and 3,598 of those were fatal, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. ... [Continue Reading]
Chicago Truck Accident Attorneys Share Five Tips for Teens on How to Stay Safe Around Commercial Vehicles
Teens have a lot to learn when it comes to driving. Because of their inexperience on the roadway, teens are often unaware of the hazardous conditions that contribute to an accident. Take for instance the weather. While most teens should know that rainy weather makes for a slippery roadway, some ... [Continue Reading]
