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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...
Most of the time, when we discuss motor vehicle accident lawsuits, we talk about relatively simple legal scenarios, such as when a drunk driver plows into a sober driver who is properly stopped at a stop light. In a case like that, the questions of negligence and...
By now, you may know many of the common causes of truck accidents on Illinois roads. Distracted, drowsy, intoxicated and aggressive driving are some of the top causes. However, tire failure is another cause of truck accidents. There are several reasons that tires on...
Even when a motor vehicle is a person’s primary source of transportation, they are still likely to find themselves traveling as a pedestrian most days. This is because you must travel from your parked car to your destination. Whether it is in a parking lot, on a...
If you were involved in a car accident, you are likely infuriated by the other driver’s negligence. If you then find out that they are drunk, that anger likely only increases. But, did you know that in Illinois, when a car accident is caused by a driver who was...
Can you be compensated for the emotional distress you suffered as a result of your injury? In some cases, the answer is yes, but the subject is quite complex. Economic and noneconomic damages The goal of a personal injury lawsuit is to compensate the injured person...
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...
Quincy is surrounded by well-trafficked roads used by cars and trucks heading to and through Illinois. These include Interstate 72, U.S. Highway 24, Highway 104 and the Bayview Bridge. A common concern on any interstate, highway or bridge is speeding vehicles. Law...
Large trucks pose a threat on the roadways. Understanding the impact of large truck accidents in America may give our readers in Illinois a better view of the danger these vehicles present. Large trucks and crashes According to statistics kept by the National Safety...
It's relatively easy to understand the idea behind a typical motor vehicle accident lawsuit: One person negligently caused injury to another, and so the negligent person can be held liable for the injured person's damages. Most personal injury lawsuits work that way,...