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Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

In 2018, the latest year for which full statistics are available, there were 857 bicyclists killed in traffic accidents. That same year, 6,283 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles. Countless others, both cyclists and pedestrians, suffered serious, debilitating, and lasting injuries in crashes with cars, trucks, SUVs, and other motor vehicles. 2018 was no different […]

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Road Rage Accidents

Anger is both an emotional and physiological response. When angry, adrenal glands flood the body with stress hormones placing it into Fight or Flight mode. Heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration increase as the body and mind prepare for violence, and this violence, when informed by anger, can be incredibly focused and directed. When we are

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Burn Awareness Week

Burn Awareness week takes place during the first full week of February every year. This campaign is an effort from the American Burn Association (ABA) designed to provide “…a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our

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What Happens When an Employer Does Not Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Workers’ compensation insurance is intended to provide medical reimbursement and wage relief for workers who sustain an on-the-job injury. In that state of Missouri, employers with more than five employees must carry workers’ comp insurance. In the state of Illinois, all companies who employ people must carry workers’ comp insurance. While there are some exceptions

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Can I Recover Damages for Time Off from Work Following an Accident?

Damages that are commonly sought following a motor vehicle accident include: Medical expenses Lost wages Physical pain Emotional suffering Oftentimes, when working with an insurance company, you will need to have a note from a doctor explaining that you are incapable of working due to your injury to collect compensation for lost wages. When you

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