Farm Accidents

In rural Illinois, it is not uncommon for motorists to encounter farm equipment traveling on or near roadways. While sharing the road with these massive machines is not rare, it is a situation that comes with risks and safety concerns. In both urban and rural areas,...

In rural areas of Illinois where farming is an integral part of the community, a common concern is safety. Sharing the road with large vehicles used for farming can be challenging. Often, drivers of passenger vehicles, midsize trucks and buses are unfamiliar with the...

Illinois is farm country. Local communities and their residents rely on agriculture, which benefits everyone - near and far. However, there is inherent risk with farm work. Accidents are common. Many are related to automobiles and equipment. For example, there are...

When you come across farm machinery traveling down the road, you often view it as an inconvenience. While they are bulky and take up much of the road, they operate at slower speeds, causing traffic to buildup behind them. Nonetheless, collisions with these vehicles...

Farm accidents can result in severe injuries and even fatalities. When a road crash involving a vehicle and farm machinery occurs, one of the most critical injuries that can result from it is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI can have long-term effects that may...

For those in the area, you likely have seen farm equipment on the road. Farm accidents, particularly those involving collisions between cars and farm machinery on rural roads, present a significant concern in areas like Quincy, Illinois. But, not everyone may be...

If you’ve driven on country roads near Quincy, you know a tractor can pop out of corn field with little to no warning, or a piece of farm equipment can stumble through a gate suddenly. Similarly, for farmers transporting their equipment, inattentive or impatient...

Did you know most of Illinois is cropland? Harvest season may be drawing closer to an end, as we reach the holidays, but we still need to use the roads to get around. Whether someone is operating farm machinery, like a tractor or a car, there are practical tips to...