The end of the summer is a great time to cycle around. But what if you get injured on the road? Who is responsible for the damages? How can you get the compensation you need? Here are some useful things you should know. Potential hazards on a bike According to the...
Back-to-school season is here, and with it comes a lot more activity on our roads. This time of year can be especially hectic for motorists. Between school buses picking up their passengers and parents dropping off their kids, you have to be extra careful. Young...
Hotels exist to make visiting guests feel well-taken care of. However, when a safety hazard is missed due to the management’s inability to meet the required standards, accidents can happen and lead to a guest suffering from an unpleasant injury. If you or your loved...
Summer is a time for kids to play, explore and enjoy the great outdoors. But as the temperatures rise, so does the risk of dog bites. More people are out and about, and dogs, like people, can get cranky in the heat. This can lead to an increase in dog bite incidents,...
Accidents with commercial vehicles can be far more complex than ordinary car crashes. Whether it's a semi-truck, delivery van, a rideshare driver or a piece of construction equipment, the steps you take after the collision in Illinois can affect your health, finances...
Boating across Lake Michigan, the Chain O’Lakes or Lake Monroe may feel routine, but the rules change as soon as you cross into a different state. Illinois and Indiana each enforce their own laws on who can legally drive a boat, what must be on board and how to...
A simple grocery run on a Sunday morning can lead to an inconvenient and even traumatizing event. Maybe you simply lost your footing, or maybe the business failed to keep the property safe. For older adults, a slip and fall accident can be more than just burdensome;...
Distracted driving happens when something takes a driver’s attention away from the road. The distraction can be anything from texting to eating to talking with passengers while driving. While they can be part of someone’s everyday habits, they can pose a lot of risk...
Every time you get on a bike, you are exposed. No airbags. No metal frame. Just you, the road and whatever comes at you. Make no mistake: preparation is not a bonus; it is survival. Here’s how to stack the odds in your favor when the road doesn’t play nice. Gear up...
Riding a motorcycle gives you a sense of freedom, but it also comes with risks. For example, getting through busy streets can sometimes lead to near accidents. These situations are reminders of how unpredictable roads can be. While you cannot guarantee what other...
