Duties of Illinois Truck Companies and Drivers to Maintain Their Vehicles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency that provides guidelines and regulations for commercial truck drivers and commercial truck companies. Not every truck is a commercial truck, but large tractor-trailers, semis, and 18-wheelers qualify. Commercial trucks are a danger to other drivers, the truck driver, and to traffic conditions because of…
Read MoreChicago Car Accident Kills Four in Collision with a Bus
reported that four people died when a car struck a Chicago Transit Authority bus. The accident was a head-on collision. Police determined that the speeding car first struck a parked car and then rammed into the bus. The accident, which occurred at 5:50 in the morning, killed the driver and three passengers in the car.…
Read MoreThat Viral Photo of Rat at Joe’s BBQ? It’s Not the Only One You Should Watch
You couldn’t look at a social media site last week without seeing that horrific picture of a rat just, well, hanging out inside of Joe’s BBQ on Madison and Lamon, right here in Chicago. DNAinfo.com reports that Joe’s BBQ and Fish was also written up on May 18, 2017, after “a city inspection found 65…
Read MoreYour Options When Hit By An Uninsured Vehicle in Chicago
Normally, when you are in a car accident with another motorist, their insurance company will pay for your damages and compensate you for their negligence. But, what happens if the other driver does not have insurance? The Insurance Research Council has reported that one out of every seven drivers on the road is currently uninsured.…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Are Involved in a Chicago Tour Bus Accident
For the most part, tour buses are a safe and relatively inexpensive method of learning about a new city. In Chicago, there are a number of bus companies that offer hop on/hop off tours, and enable you to see the sights of the Windy City. While tour bus accidents are rare, they do happen. When…
Read MoreStaying Safe on the Water in Illinois: Tips for Boat Safety
Boats and ships are one of the oldest modes of transportation ever used. Spending some time out on the Chicago River or paddling around in Lake Michigan can be a real treat in the nice weather, but you need to be smart about it: boating accidents happen, and they can have some pretty serious effects…
Read MoreSad but True: Brain Injuries During Surgery are Often Preventable
Anytime someone is having surgery, there is a little bit if anxiety to be had. When you’re having surgery on your brain or spinal cord, the apprehension can be doubly affecting. Medical malpractice can result in brain injuries due to oxygen or blood loss, diagnosis failures, heart or cardiac issues that affect brain function, errors…
Read MoreRoadside Inspections After a Commercial Trucking Accident
When you’ve been in a truck accident with a commercial vehicle, you should take care to understand that this industry is pervasively regulated. When there is a truck accident involving a commercial vehicle, it is treated as an equipment failure. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are the governing body of commercial trucks and have…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents: Recovering Claims and Wearing Helmets
Any time a person is in a motorcycle accident, there is a significantly higher risk of injury or fatality than if they were in an accident in a different type of vehicle. While 47 states have motorcycle helmet laws, Illinois does not currently have one. This means that if you are in a motorcycle accident…
Read MoreHow Truck Driver Fatigue Impacts Potential for Accidents
Beloved comedian Tracy Morgan was hit a few years ago by a commercial Wal-Mart truck and suffered terrible brain injuries from which he is still recovering. In August 2015, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that the driver’s fatigue was one of the leading causes of this accident, which also killed fellow comedian James McNair.…
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