Cruise control is a convenient feature useful during long drives to mitigate driver fatigue. It can also be useful for increasing fuel efficiency and act as a convenient means for maintaining speed limits. Cruise control, however, comes with some risks – for one, it may increase the chance of having an accident because it may… Read More
St. Louis Motorcycle Injury Attorney If you have been in a motorcycle accident, your first instinct might not be to call a St. Louis motorcycle injury attorney. But as part of your recovery process, securing legal representation is often an essential step. Here are a few clear signs that you need to get in touch… Read More
Columbia MO Personal Injury Attorney You have many options when searching for a Columbia MO personal injury attorney, and it can be difficult to separate the good from the bad. All of them will claim to be the best, but the single most important feature to look for is experience. These are the major advantages… Read More
Columbia, MO Personal Injury Attorney – Ryan Bradley Have you been injured? Do you want compensation? Columbia, MO personal injury attorney Ryan Bradley can help. Ryan has been working with personal injury cases his entire legal career. He was first hired to represent injury case defendants. Now he helps those who are hurt. He has experience… Read More
As many Illinois residents are planning their summer adventures, a number of people may include a road trip as part of their seasonal fun. With more and more people on the road, the chances of being involved in an Illinois traffic accident may unfortunately increase. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is encouraging… Read More
The Daily Herald reports that an Illinois train collision claimed the life of one bicyclist on Monday, June 25. The victim, who officials estimate is around 30-years-old, was crossing from the outbound to inbound platform when he was struck around 6:30 a.m. in Hanover Park. The bicyclist had attempted to ride across the pedestrian crossing,… Read More
The Evanston Patch reports that law enforcement in Evanston will be out in force targeting those who are not wearing seat belts and drunk drivers. The increased enforcement will begin June 22 and will run through Independence Day on July 4 and is part of two statewide safety campaigns: “Independence Day Drive Sober or Get… Read More
A study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that fewer motorcyclists die in states with laws that require helmets, CarmiTimes.com reports. The federal study shows that about five times as many “no-helmet biker deaths” occur in states with less restrictive laws, leading the study’s author to say that helmet… Read More
The summer season brings many opportunities to celebrate, and fireworks are frequently part of the festivities. Fireworks are very fun and provide visual excitement for anyone close by, but if not handled properly, they can cause serious injuries to unsuspecting users. According to Fireworkssafety.com, there were an estimated 9,800 fireworks-related injuries in 2007, which is… Read More
The Chicago Tribune reports that three workers who were severely injured in a southern Illinois workplace accident have been awarded a $180 million settlement. The workers were badly burned in an April 2010 grain elevator explosion, and the federal jury in the Southern District of Illinois found that ConAgra Foods, the grain elevator owner, and… Read More