New Illinois Laws That Will Take Effect in 2025

January 22, 2025 3 mins read

You can always count on two things at the start of a new year. The first is that gyms will be full of new members trying to honor their New Year’s Eve resolution to get into shape. The second is that many new laws will enter the books. Apparently, the Illinois state legislature had quite...

How To Choose the Right Nursing Home

January 14, 2025 4 mins read

You’ve made the hard choice to relocate your parent or other close family member from their own home or your own into a Chicago nursing home. Now, you have the tremendous responsibility of trying to find the best possible assisted living facility for them to reside in. You’re wondering how to choose the right nursing...

The Dangers of Overloaded Trucks

January 7, 2025 4 mins read

In a collision between a truck and a car, the truck will always dominate based on the weight and size of the rig. That holds true even if the truck is empty. However, with a full load, that truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Those are the restrictions put in place by every state,...

Data Recorded by Truck Black Boxes

December 31, 2024 3 mins read

You were just in a tractor-trailer in Chicago and suffered catastrophic injuries. You’ve heard plenty of commercials where truck accident lawyers try to impress upon you how urgently you need to reach out to them. You’re unsure if it’s a marketing ploy or if there’s a valid reason they’re asking you to reach out fast....

Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot In Kentucky?

December 17, 2024 4 mins read

Whether you’re cruising down Kentucky’s scenic byways or just running a quick errand around town, you may have considered driving barefoot from time to time. Many folks just assume that it’s illegal to drive without wearing shoes, but what does the law say? In Kentucky, as in most states, there are no specific laws against driving...

What Should You Do If Your Child Swallows a Toy Part?

December 10, 2024 4 mins read

When your child is choking on a toy part, you need to take immediate action. It can be easy to panic in these situations, but you will want to take a few steps to dislodge the object and protect the child’s airway. After your child is safe and well, you may want to look at...

Do You Need a Front License Plate in Illinois?

December 3, 2024 4 mins read

Before getting a driver’s license in Illinois, every prospective driver needs to study the Illinois rules of the road manual and pass a written and driving test. Once they get their license, they must adhere to additional laws and regulations, beginning with maintaining up-to-date vehicle registration and license plates. Do you need a front license...

Can Driverless Cars Be Hacked?

December 3, 2024 3 mins read

Driverless cars have been promised technology for decades, but until recently only existed in the world of science fiction. With nearly every major car manufacturer working to turn this electric sheep into a reality, it seems increasingly likely that drivers will share the roads with fully autonomous vehicles in the not too distant future. This...

How Often Are Patients Sexually Assaulted at Hospitals?

November 26, 2024 4 mins read

When you go to a hospital to be treated, you never expect to be assaulted, especially by a doctor, healthcare staff member, or another person. These areas should be safe spaces. But when someone is under sedation or recovering from treatment. These incidents can happen. How often are patients sexually assaulted in hospitals? We will...

Signs of Abuse in Louisville Nursing Homes

November 26, 2024 4 mins read

Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects far too many elderly people every year. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the number of people affected by it is on the rise. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 1 in 10 people 60 years old and above experienced some form of elder...

What’s a Crumple Zone?

November 19, 2024 3 mins read

Crumple zones are useful safety features on vehicles. Without crumple zones, more traffic fatalities and injuries would occur. We look at what crumple zones are, how they work, and why they are useful in car accidents. What Are Crumple Zones? Crumple zones are also known as crush zones. These zones are structural features for vehicle...

How Do 4-Way Stops Work?

November 12, 2024 3 mins read

Knowing how 4-way stops work can make driving safer for you, your passengers, other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. We look at how a four-way stop works and how they prevent car accidents. What is a 4-Way Stop? A four-way stop is also known as an “all-way stop.” This stop is an intersection with a stop...

Why Would Airbags Not Deploy?

November 5, 2024 3 mins read

Airbags are an essential part of vehicle safety. They protect passengers during collisions. Airbags are effective, but experience wear and tear. When airbags experience wear and tear, they fail to deploy. Other reasons occur for airbags not deploying. We look at reasons why airbags do not work. What are Airbags? Airbags, according to Illinois law,...

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