Motor vehicle crashes are expensive in more ways than one. The CDC estimates that accidents resulting in death cost Illinois $1.7 billion dollars in 2018. There are several types of compensation available to those injured in an auto or motorcycle crash. Medical...
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Common environments with increased dog bite risks
When it comes to dog bite injuries, you need to understand the circumstances which indicate owner negligence or irresponsibility. While most people understand that an aggressive dog is a risk, there are other things to consider as well. Here are a few situations to...
5 signs your aging parent should not be behind the wheel
It can be very difficult to take the keys away from the person who was there when you learned how to drive. Still, getting your aging parent off the road will keep both them and other motorists safe. Here are five warning signs to look out for. 1. Their car has new...
Safe driving strategies to teach your teen
As a parent, you probably have mixed feelings about your teens learning to drive. You may be grateful that you no longer have to drive them everywhere, but you may also fear for their safety while they are on the road. However, you can alleviate some of your anxiety...
Teaching your teen to be a defensive driver
If you have a teenager who is about to begin driving on their own, you may be feeling uneasy or frightened about what could happen to them while on the road. While you cannot control everything that happens when you are not around, there are things you can do to help...
How serious is a road rash injury?
Road rash is a skin abrasion or scrape that typically results from dragging a body part across dirt or pavement. The severity of a road rash injury depends on how much skin peels away during the event. Most often, major road rash cases occur during bicycle or...
What to know if a dog bites your child
When a dog bites, it can be a painful, frightening, and potentially traumatizing experience for your child. Severe injuries may result in your child needing surgery, and even seemingly minor bites are at risk for infection or emotional trauma. These answers can help...
Getting compensated for a motorcycle accident where you are not at fault
As a biker, you know the risks of the road, whether from unsafe driving conditions or other motorists. When an accident happens, there is the potential for significant injuries to follow. The last thing you want to deal with following an accident is paperwork, phone...
Staying safe on your motorcycle around distracted drivers
Distracted driving is a threat to your safety that you likely worry about every time you ride your motorcycle. Drivers who become distracted are less likely to see what is going on around them on the road and are more likely to cause an accident. According to the...
Sensible tips for safe motorcycle riding
Motorcycles are a blast to ride. That said, they present a high risk. Their open nature makes accidents far more severe. There are tactics motorcyclists can observe to reduce peril. Still, an overabundance of care may not be enough. A manufacturing error or a reckless...