It has been unofficially named “Winter Storm Fern” by The Weather Channel, although no official name has been given to the 2026 arctic blast hitting Illinois, Indiana, and most of the country. See, “Winter Storm Fern Maps Tracker: Alerts
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Electricians: Need for Reliance Upon Others to Keep Safe and Third-Party Liability Claims for Injuries on the Job
Electricians today might consider Benjamin Franklin as one of the first in their trade, remembering him in this, his birth month (Franklin’s birthday is on January 17, 1706), for his contributions to the scientific perceptions of electricity with his famous…
Electrician Work Accident: Worker Has Legal Responsibility to Prove Up Fault and Liability
Electricians are professional tradesmen essential to a variety of industrial worksites, including construction; manufacturing; and the repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment. They are needed in the providing of utilities (cable, internet, electricity, etc.) throughout our communities. It is…
Operating Engineer Work Accidents: Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Claims
The variety and scope of dangers facing operating engineers on the job in Illinois and Indiana is amazingly great. Part of the reason is that many of these skilled workers are employed in some of the most dangerous industries in…
Work Accident Dangers for Operating Engineers in Illinois and Indiana
Eight Parties Other Than the Driver With Possible Liability for Winter Weather Accidents
Victims of winter collisions involving car accidents or truck crashes may be surprised to learn that legal responsibility for their damages is found with one or more parties other than the driver.
Winter weather is particularly hazardous for any type…
Lake-Effect Snow Accidents in Chicago: When a Car Accident Lawyer Is Needed
Chicagoland is famous for its severe weather conditions, with nearby Lake Michigan, one of the five Great Lakes, contributing to unique roadway dangers here in the Windy City. One of the biggest risks here is “lake-effect snow,” which is…
How a Car Accident Lawyer Helps Victims in Multi-Vehicle Crashes Caused by Snow and Ice
Formally known as “multiple-vehicle collisions” within the insurance industry and safety agencies, pile-ups – where several motor vehicles are involved in an accident – are a well-known danger here in Illinois and Indiana. See, “Multiple-Vehicle Collision,” written by Gary Paulson…
Black Ice Causes a Crash: When to Call a Car Accident Lawyer
Winter weather in our part of the country is filled with dangers, from snow to dense fog or just the extremely low temperatures routine to Illinois and Indiana. These conditions can be scary even to the most experienced driver here. …
Can You File a Claim if the Other Driver Didn’t Clear Snow or Ice Off Their Windshield?
Winter weather brings all sorts of dangers to all our roadways here in Indiana and Illinois, from the most remote rural route to the busiest urban interstate. However, one of the most commonplace risks is the accumulation of snow or…