Driving is often a routine part of one’s daily activities in Chicago. Thus, people technically put their lives on the line every day when they get behind the wheel. Most, however, feel comfortable that their own use of safe driving practices will help them to avoid collisions; they also might assume that others on the […]
Dog bite lawsuit names landlord, maintenance man as defendants
It may be tough to blame a dog for biting someone in Chicago, as the animal is likely only acting upon its natural instincts. For this reason, dog owners are deemed to be responsible when their pets attack others. The basis for most dog bite claims is that an owner should know their animal well enough to […]
5 common worker’s compensation claims for flight crews
When you decided to work in the airline industry as a pilot or flight attendant, you probably thought of the adventure, how you could fly from one place to the next and see the world. You may not have wanted to dwell on how you could be injured or even killed on the job.Yet accidents […]
Cook County sees increase in alcohol, speed fatalities
As vehicle technologies focused on safety continue to advance, people in Illinois might believe that fewer crashes should take place or that the injuries experienced in crashes should be less severe than those experienced in older vehicles without today’s modern safety features. Unfortunately, even the best technology seems to be unable to prevent drivers from […]
How can construction workers stay safe?
While construction workers must be safe and professional on the job site, their employer must also strive to create a safe working environment for all. This entails many steps, which prevent accidents from occurring and ensure workers are trained in how to adequately protect themselves. Accordingly, ConstructConnect.com offers the following tips. Personal protective equipment has multiple uses […]
For road conditions, the little things matter to motorcyclists
Summertime is motorcycle season in Chicagoland, where road conditions and the cold keep winter biking to a minimum. But road conditions can be a year-round blessing or curse for motorcycle safety. Motorcyclists, legislators, highway engineers and you can all do something to help keep bikers safe. Waste in the street The Illinois Litter Control Act […]
What should you do if a dog attacks you?
As an Illinois resident, you probably come into contact with dogs on a daily basis even if you do not have a pet of your own. You may interact with dogs in your neighborhood or at parks and other public places. While most domestic dogs are friendly, attacks still happen occasionally. If you experience an […]
Factors commonly involved in workers’ compensation disputes
If you work in Illinois, it will be important for you to have an understanding of how the state’s workers’ compensation program operates. Most people never expect to become ill due to a work-related situation or environment or to get hurt at work but this can and does happen. Being prepared and informed is important […]
Higher speed limits leading to more traffic deaths
Speeding is perhaps the traffic violation that nearly all of us has been guilty of at one time or another. We lead busy lives and want to get where we’re going as quickly as we can. But the time we save by speeding may not be worth the risk. Research shows that speed-related crashes claim […]
