Posted on February 19, 2025 in Car Accidents

On February 11th, 2025, the Illinois State Police responded to a collision on Highway 106 between Pittsfield and Barry. In this collision, a Chevy Silverado began to pass a tractor in the eastbound lane when it struck a Jeep traveling west. The tractor overturned, and its driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Chevy and Jeep drivers, along with one Jeep passenger, required transport by Life Flight due to serious injuries. One Jeep and one Chevy passenger died at the scene. The Chevy’s driver was given a citation for Improper Lane Usage.

Any kind of traffic violation can cause accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Personal injury or wrongful death claims could provide the compensation you need and deserve, but the liable insurer is highly unlikely to pay your claim fairly unless you have a competent Springfield, IL car accident lawyer fighting to protect your best interests.

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 Posted on February 12, 2025 in Car Accidents

Many car accidents fall under categories like head-on, rear-end, and rollover. You are probably familiar with hit-and-run collisions when the at-fault driver flees the scene of the crash, but have you heard of a miss-and-run? This type of accident happens when a driver barely misses colliding with a pedestrian, vehicle, or stationary object, and that driver’s error causes an accident. Although the driver is not directly involved in the collision, he or she could be liable for causing it.

Miss-and-run accidents can happen for many reasons, but determining fault and liability can be challenging. Working with an experienced Springfield, IL personal injury attorney can simplify your claims process and result in the maximum available compensation for your damages.

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 Posted on February 05, 2025 in Car Accidents

On January 30th, I-74 near Gilson, IL was the scene of a collision that claimed two lives and critically injured another victim. One vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction in the eastbound lanes when it struck another vehicle head-on. While traveling the wrong way is somewhat uncommon, head-on collisions are responsible for around 14 percent of annual U.S. traffic fatalities. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of crash but cause far fewer fatalities and serious injuries.

What causes rear-end and head-on collisions? Who is at fault? If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, your dedicated Springfield, IL personal injury lawyer will investigate your crash, determine fault, establish liability, and help you pursue maximum compensation.

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 Posted on January 29, 2025 in Workers' Compensation

Many manufacturers store the items they produce for distribution in warehouses. Years ago, retail stores were the primary recipients of these goods. However, with the tremendous surge in online shopping, distribution center warehouses are being built at an astounding rate to satisfy consumer demands for fast deliveries. Warehouse workers can end up paying the price, sustaining avoidable injuries due to the rapid pace required of them.

How can fast delivery demands lead to injuries for warehouse workers? Is compensation available? Working with a Springfield, IL workers’ compensation attorney can ensure you collect all the benefits you are entitled to.

What Do Warehouse Workers Do?

It takes workers performing several different duties to run a successful warehouse operation. Bulk goods delivered from manufacturers must be received, screened, inventoried, and placed on the appropriate warehouse shelves. Customer orders need to be processed. An order picker has to go to one or more specific locations within the warehouse to pull all the items in the order, keeping them together. Packers need to double-check that the correct items were pulled and prepare them for shipping. Packages must then be moved, sorted, and shipped.

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 Posted on January 22, 2025 in Car Accidents

Hanna City was the scene of a multiple-vehicle crash on January 16th that ended with one fatality, a vehicle fire, and four people injured. According to reports, the deceased driver initially hit the rear of a BMW SUV several times, injuring both of the SUV’s passengers. He then attempted to pass the BMW, hitting another vehicle head-on and seriously injuring its driver and a 13-year-old passenger. The driver of one of the vehicles reportedly died from injuries before it caught on fire.

If the driver who caused your car accident dies in the crash, can you still collect a payout since the at-fault driver is deceased? Do you need a lawyer to handle your claim? This situation happens more often than you might think, and working with an experienced Springfield, IL personal injury attorney can maximize your compensation.

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 Posted on January 14, 2025 in Personal Injury

If you are involved in an accident, regardless of what kind, your stress and adrenaline levels can make it hard to think clearly. Your injuries may prevent you from doing much of anything. However, there are several steps that you should take, as well as some things you should avoid doing to protect your health and your potential personal injury claim.

When you call for your free consultation, your experienced Bloomington, IL personal injury lawyer may give you additional advice tailored to your specific situation.

What Should I Do After an Accident?

Whether you were injured in a car collision, on a train, in a grocery store, or at a basketball game, your health comes first. However, keep in mind that you will need evidence to support a compensation claim. If your injuries permit, you should always:

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 Posted on January 06, 2025 in Medical Malpractice

You probably know doctors could be liable for harm caused by their negligence through a medical malpractice claim, but did you know you could also seek compensation from other medical professionals? Doctors are not the only ones whose negligence could harm you. However, medical malpractice cases are often complex because not many people fully understand medical terms, procedures, recommended treatments, and other components.

If I am injured as a patient by medical negligence, who could be held responsible? What if medical negligence kills my spouse, child, or parent? For the best chance of a successful outcome, you need to partner with a knowledgeable Springfield, IL medical malpractice attorney.

Who Could Be Liable in a Medical Malpractice Claim?

When healthcare professionals accept you as a patient, they assume a legal duty of care that requires them to uphold high care standards. Medical negligence occurs when that professional fails to provide the same care or treatment that another similarly qualified provider reasonably would. If you are harmed as a direct result of that failure, and you suffered physical, financial, or emotional damage because of the harm, you may be eligible for compensation.

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 Posted on December 27, 2024 in Workers' Compensation

If you are injured at work, you should be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, assuming your employer has the coverage required by Illinois law. Whether a claim you make involves an auto insurance, homeowners’ insurance, or workers’ comp policy, the liable insurance company will probably look for ways to deny your claim or limit your payout. A favorite tactic with workers’ comp cases is to say your injuries were pre-existing, which could reduce or eliminate your benefits.

What are exacerbated and aggravated injuries, and why does it matter? What can I do if my claim is denied or my benefits are reduced? Working with a skilled Springfield, IL workers’ comp attorney can ensure you get the full benefits you deserve.

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 Posted on December 19, 2024 in Personal Injury

Rideshare companies provide convenient transportation to Springfield residents and visitors throughout the year. During the winter holiday season, the number of daily riders often increases due to family gatherings, office parties, and get-togethers with friends. Unfortunately, the risk of being involved in a rideshare accident also increases.

Who is liable for the injuries you sustained in a collision with a rideshare vehicle? Are these cases complicated? An effective Champaign, IL personal injury lawyer is your best chance for a successful resolution to your accident claim.

Why Are Rideshare Accidents More Likely During the Winter Holiday Season?

A combination of factors increases the risks of rideshare accidents during the winter season, such as:

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 Posted on December 12, 2024 in Pedestrian Accidents

Passenger vehicles share Illinois roads with large trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Although tractor-trailer accidents are more likely to injure car occupants, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians are significantly more vulnerable in any kind of crash. Even low-speed impacts can critically injure or kill pedestrians.

If a pedestrian accident injured you or took the life of a loved one, a determined Springfield, IL personal injury lawyer can help you hold the negligent driver accountable. Contact us now to discuss your case and legal options.

Illinois Fatal Accident Facts

As of December 10, 2024, the Illinois Department of Transportation reports 1,006 fatal accidents for the year, with 176 of them involving unlicensed drivers. Out of 1,091 fatalities:

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