Passenger car drivers in Illinois share the road with large commercial trucks every day. Given their sheer size and weight, it’s easy to see why trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road when they are involved in accidents. When you combine a large...
Month: December 2020
Slips, trips and falls are leading cause of missed work
People in Illinois who work in a job where they are always moving may be at risk for a slip, trip or fall. These types of accidents often happen in cluttered or crowded work environments or in workplaces with slippery floors. A common workplace accident Slips, trips...
How common are workplace injuries?
Most employees don’t feel an overwhelming sense of fear as they get up and prepare for the workday. While certain jobs have inherent safety risks, many workers face minimal dangers when they clock in for their shift. The state receives roughly 200,000 workplace...
Follow Up
Friends, Recently, I received a text from a close friend that stated, “Confucius say when blogging on your potentially fatal disease don’t take a week off and leave people hanging.” As such, I wanted to update you on how I am doing and more importantly, thank all of...
Illinois’ work zones see between 4,500 and 5,500 crashes annually
Road work is a necessary evil across Illinois’ roadways, and it becomes increasingly common as communities expand and the number of motorists traveling on the roads increases. You would be wise to exercise vigilance any time you travel through Illinois’ work zone,...
Truck accidents and why they happen
The motorists on U.S. Interstate 72 bring a constant flow of traffic through Springfield and Decatur. Along with the usual cars, SUVs, minivans and motorcycles, there are dozens of big-rig trucks and 18-wheelers, hauling freight across the country. Weighing several...
Why is winter driving so dangerous?
Lowered temperatures and falling snow can interfere with the ability to safely control a motor vehicle. However, many factors can influence the potential for crash injuries. Increasing following distance provides extra time to react if something unexpected happens in...
My COVID-19 Fight
Friends, I am sending you this blog during my 5th day of hospitalization for COVID-19, related pneumonia and other symptoms. Thank you all for your kind words and wishes. I have been receiving aggressive treatment and agreed to participate in a Regeneron study....