Most of us know about the physical health benefits of walking. Walking can also help you save money on transportation costs and improve your mental health while enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, walking in Quincy can be risky as our city does not always provide...
Car accidents are dangerous and cause a variety of injuries, both obvious and hidden. And, just because you feel OK after a car crash does not mean that you are OK. That is because traumatic brain injuries are common after car accidents. What is it? TBIs are injuries...
Most Americans learn to drive in their late teens. In Illinois, you can get a driver’s license at age 16. As these people age, they gather experience. They also become aware of the hazards of the road and they learn how to drive safely. However, as people age, it is...
If you follow the automotive industry, then you might think that the implementation of new technologies has made driving significantly safer. While that might be true for some drivers on a case-by-case basis, statistics on a broader scale illustrate otherwise. In...
After suffering injuries in an avoidable car accident, you should be able to recover compensation from the individual who caused your wreck. Yet, there’s no guarantee that you’ll win your case, and even if you do impose liability, there’s no assurance that you’ll...
In Quincy and the surrounding areas of Illinois, pedestrians need to be aware of the potential for an accident. Since the area is such a hub for many industries, people are constantly going back and forth. With the number of vehicles that are on the road, this puts...
Quincy and other rural areas in Illinois have unique concerns regarding road safety that do not apply to the larger more urban areas of the state. Farmers especially need to think about common risks they will face as they use the roadways in their farm vehicles. A...
Parents shuttling their children to and from school and activities and gig-workers who drive frequently may feel like they are virtually living in their cars. With so much time spent behind the wheel it is tempting to try to get something else done while driving, and...
You may remember from your school days Newton's Second Law of Motion: Force equals mass times acceleration. The larger and heavier something is, the more force it has when it collides with another object. For this reason, a motor vehicle accident that involves a large...
If you live in Illinois, you have likely encountered farm machinery on the road, such as tractors, combines and grain carts. These vehicles are essential for the agricultural industry, but they can also pose a risk for car drivers who share the road with them....
