The holidays have a lot to offer, but unfortunately, one of these things is increased injury risks. As we continue to battle the global pandemic that has had us in its grasp for nearly a year now, we’re sure to face new challenges this holiday season, and an increased risk of injuries is likely to be one. If you’re injured as a result of someone else’s negligence this holiday season, consult with an experienced Joliet personal injury attorney. Risks Associated...

Since July of 2019, it has been illegal to use your smartphone – or another electronic device – in any capacity while behind the wheel, and this naturally includes texting. Having a better understanding of cell phone laws can help you stay safe out there. If a negligent motorist leaves you injured in a car accident, don’t wait to consult with an experienced Joliet personal injury attorney.  The Only Instances It Is Legal to Use Your Smartphone while behind the...

Fall is here, and with fall, we see a lot more farm vehicles and equipment on our roads. These behemoths slow traffic considerably and present plenty of driving hazards. Because they’re out there, however, it’s important to know how to share the road safely with them. If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence in any kind of traffic accident, it’s time to consult with a Joliet personal injury attorney.  Accidents with Farm Equipment Those tractors and other types of...

Accidents on our highways are as common as they are dangerous. The impact of two vehicles crashing into one another at highway speeds can lead to life-threatening injuries and extensive financial, physical, and emotional damages. If another motorist leaves you injured in a highway crash, seek the professional legal counsel of an experienced Joliet personal injury attorney today.  Driver Negligence The truth is that traffic accidents on our highway are often caused by driver negligence. When we take to the...

Have you noticed all the delivery trucks zipping up and down the streets of Will County recently? This is especially true right now as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, and more people are having products shipped directly to their door. We depend on these delivery truck services for our businesses and our personal lives, but we don’t often think about the risk they impose on our personal safety. One of these risks is the increased likelihood of being involved in...

Every year, 1.1 million people suffer burn injuries severe enough to require medical attention, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Approximately 20,000 of these burn victims sustain major burns that cover 25% or more of their bodies. Nearly 4,500 burn victims die each year from their injuries, while 10,000 Americans die annually as a result of infections that develop from their burns. Clearly, these statistics are scary, and many of these burn injuries occur right here in Illinois....

Like millions of other Americans, the COVID-19 lockdown has likely changed your life more than you could have imagined. You’re working from home, your kids are not going to school, you can’t go socialize with your neighbor, and your dentist even had to cancel your routine dental exam. While many people are staying in their houses waiting for life to return to normal, drivers are still on the roads. Essential workers still need to go to work, households still need...

Accidental injuries can change your life for the worse in both short-term and long-term situations. Some accidental injuries can have a mild to a significant impact on your life for a short time period, such as a sprained ankle or a bruised wrist. Other accidental injuries have far-reaching consequences that will change your life forever. If you have experienced the latter type of injury, you need a personal injury lawyer in Illinois that will represent your case tirelessly to seek...