Construction workers in Illinois are often at a high risk of workplace accidents due to the nature of the job. Dealing with heavy machinery, precarious and unfinished structures and arduous physical labor can lead to serious on-the-job injuries that lead to lifelong...
Month: March 2018
Month: March 2018
Exploring your legal options after birth injuries in Illinois
Giving birth always carries certain risks for both the mother and the baby. However, in most situations, competent doctors and nurses can anticipate complications and prevent them from becoming serious issues. Occasionally, birth injuries can result as a consequence...
FMCSA begins hard enforcement of ELD mandate in April
Commercial truck drivers in Illinois and elsewhere in the U.S. may be struggling to comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation's mandate that their trucks come with electronic logging devices to record their duty status. They should know that the Federal Motor...
Study results on distracted driving
According to a study conducted by Esurance, an insurance company, even though a majority of drivers in Illinois and the rest of the nation agree that distracted driving is dangerous, many drivers still engage in the behavior. The results of the study also indicate...
FMCSA faces lawsuit over sleep apnea regulations
Truck accidents caused by fatigue are a major public health concern for federal officials and roadway drivers in Illinois and throughout the United States. The danger posed by sleepy drivers at risk of dozing off behind the wheel while operating massive semi trucks is...
