Railroad workers in Illinois and around the country have extremely dangerous jobs, and the work they perform was even more hazardous in 1908 when Congress passed the Federal Employers Liability Act. FELA ensures that railroad workers are able to seek compensation when...
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Child sexual abuse calls to hotline increase during lockdown
With much of the country under stay-at-home orders through the spring, a disturbing rise in minors reporting abuse has been seen by the National Sexual Assault Hotline. By the end of March, the hotline reported a 22% surge in calls by children under 18, and half of...
Hundreds of accused priests remain unsupervised
An investigation by the Associated Press (AP) has uncovered nearly 1,700 priests and others in the Roman Catholic Church that remain active – without supervision – despite being credibly accused of sexually assaulting children. The AP says it found priests, monks and...
The importance of witness statements after a collision
Not every car accident claim is straightforward. When the cause of the crash is alcohol, which happens quite frequently around Illinois, there is generally no more need for evidence because it is obvious who is at fault. However, not every traffic collision will seem...
Injured railroad workers can look to the FELA for help
Railroad work is among the most dangerous ways to earn a living, and injuries are not uncommon. Some are life-changing, and the injured party will require ongoing care. If you are a railroad employee injured on the job, what are your next steps, and how can FELA help?...
Prepare children for these Halloween hazards
With fall around the corner, Halloween will soon be here. This night of fright and fun can easily turn into a real-life horror story, though, if you do not take proper precautions. Children are at a high risk of pedestrian accidents in general, reports the CDC....
Relaxing trucker drive-time rules a threat to public safety
Long-haul trucker drive-time rules and regulations exist to help prevent commercial truck drivers from driving while drowsy or fatigued, which can present a serious and substantial threat to everyone else traveling the nation’s roadways. For some time now, though,...
Common causes of trip-and-fall accidents
Trip-and-fall accidents are sadly common. Falls account for millions of emergency room visits every year. Fall accidents commonly cause brain injuries, hip fractures and spinal cord injuries. If you trip and fall because of a dangerous condition, you may be able to...
Stay safe during your next Uber or Lyft rideshare
Uber, Lyft and other rideshare services allow you to reach your destination without driving yourself. If you want to avoid looking for a parking spot, navigating traffic and the other mundane tasks that come with driving your own vehicle, taking a rideshare is a...
Emergency vehicles and distracted drivers
The glamor and fascination with firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and other medical first responders are legendary attractions both in Hollywood films and real life. The frontline of brave heroes draws followers. Mesmerized drivers stare at the drama of a rescue in...