This month, the Supreme Court of the United States released its unanimous opinion that freight brokers and freight forwarders can be sued for negligently choosing an unsafe motor carrier to transport goods.
For truck crash victims, this is a
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This month, the Supreme Court of the United States released its unanimous opinion that freight brokers and freight forwarders can be sued for negligently choosing an unsafe motor carrier to transport goods.
For truck crash victims, this is a…
Truck crashes are arguably the most horrific type of motor vehicle accident. Collisions involving one or more of these huge commercial motor vehicles usually involve victims suffering severe bodily harm. Why? The size and weight of a fully loaded tractor-trailer,…
After a serious or fatal commercial truck crash in Illinois or Indiana, there may be several independent investigations into the reasons for what happened: police reports will be filed; government agencies will be involved regarding safety violations; insurance adjusters and…
OSHA Regulatory Reporting Exceptions Impact on Worker’s Compensation and Civil Injury Claims
For both workers’ compensation coverage as well as pursuing any civil claims for damages after a work accident, it is important for workers and their loved ones to…
This month heralds another national safety campaign designed to help prevent serious or deadly on-the-job accidents in Illinois, Indiana, and the rest of the United States with the 13th annual National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. …
For over fifty years, workers in the United States have had specific legal protections designed to keep them safe from being seriously hurt or killed while on the job in a work accident. Congress explains that the “Occupational Safety and…
FMCSA Safety Rules and Semi-Truck Crashes in Illinois and Indiana
Overseen by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the commercial trucking industry in this country is required by law to obey federal regulations. These national safety laws apply both…
Throughout Illinois, Indiana, and the nation there will be events to honor fallen workers all week and particularly on Worker’s Memorial Day, April 28, 2026.
Honoring those who have died as the result of on-the-job injuries is important for all…
Steel mills are understandably impressive and vital to our state and national economies, but without metal fabricators everything would grind to a halt. The dangerous and essential work of metal fabrication deserves respect, and fabricators must be kept safe from…
On-the-Job Accidents Involving Transportation Cause the Most Worker Deaths in Illinois and Indiana
Working as a steelworker, ironworker, or on any kind of construction site here in our part of the country comes with all sorts of physical injury risks. …