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
News & Media Blog
The News & Media Blog published by Allen Law Group focuses on legal issues related to workplace injuries, particularly those affecting union ironworkers in the Chicago area. It covers topics such as workers' rights after job-site injuries, safety regulations and employer responsibilities, and the unique hazards faced by ironworkers on high-rise and bridge construction projects. The blog also discusses major local construction projects where ironworkers are at risk, winter weather hazards impacting job safety, and the complexities of pursuing injury claims and monetary damages in Illinois and Indiana. It provides information on legal duties, safety standards, and the process of investigating and litigating work accident cases.
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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…
Driving Too Fast for Road Conditions In Winter is a Leading Cause of Car Accident Injuries
Experienced drivers in Illinois and Indiana understand that driving in winter weather is dangerous and comes with its own unique risks. Risks are especially high when we have freezing rain, snow, sleet, or ice on our streets. In our part…
Winter Weather Doesn’t Excuse Negligence: What Indiana Drivers Should Know
Indiana winters are notorious for being cold and long and filled with road hazards like snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain. Right now, midway through December, Indiana is preparing for another Arctic Blast where temperatures will drop below freezing for…
What Families Need to Know After a Severe Ironworker Injury in Chicago
Construction workers performing ironwork here in Chicago are employed on some of the most dangerous worksites in the country. They routinely face hazards including working from heights and risking fatal falls; dealing with bad weather conditions; tasks involving heavy machinery…
Your Rights as a Union Ironworker After a Job-Site Injury
Here in Chicago, there are three local ironworkers’ unions: Local 1 is for structure and rods; Local 63 is for ornamental; and Local 136 is for riggers. Officially, Ironworkers Local 1 was formed in 1892 when the Bridge and Construction…
Winter Hazards for Ironworkers in Chicago: Ice, Wind, and Cold-Weather Falls
Fingers crossed, Chicago’s upcoming winter of 2026 will be less intense than in years past. Encouragement comes from the longstanding Farmer’s Almanac, forecasting Chicagoland will have “a milder winter with below average precipitation and patchy snow” while…