Drivers on Illinois roads may be more unsafe than in recent years based on a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The report found that in 2015, for the first time in years, motor vehicle accident deaths were up. There was a steady…
Category: Car Accidents
Illinois car accident kills one
A serious car accident on Route 3 resulted in the death of a 34-year-old Waterloo woman on Jan. 31. The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. near the border of Monroe County and Randolph County. Three vehicles were involved, and many individuals suffered injuries, including…
Auto accident causes injuries to several adults, kids
Several adults and children were recently hurt in a serious car crash in Illinois. The auto accident took place on a Tuesday morning. This crash involved several vehicles. Police reported that a person was speeding in a Dodge Caravan on a street at around 8…
Auto accident claims 2 lives in Illinois
On behalf of Noonan Perillo & Thut Ltd posted in car accidents on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Two people lost their lives in a recent Illinois motor vehicle accident. The auto accident occurred during the early morning hours on a Sunday. It took place along…
Seeking recovery after an on-the-job auto accident, P.2
Last time, we spoke a bit about pursuing workers’ compensation benefits after a work-related car accident. As we noted, the facts of the case are important in determining both whether workers’ compensation benefits would be available after such an accident, and whether an employee injured…
Seeking recovery after an on-the-job auto accident, P.1
In our last post, we began speaking about the intersection of workers’ compensation and personal injury liability in cases involving on-the-job motor vehicle accidents. When such an accident results in serious injury for an employee, it is important that he or she explore all potential…
What recovery is available when I am injured in a work-related car accident?
Workers compensation is an important resource for those who have been harmed on the job, and it is important for employees to understand their rights under the law. For those who do become injured on the job, particularly in a motor vehicle accident, it is…