Author: William Turner

Commercial big-rig trucks present unique dangers to cars and their passengers.   The massive size, weight, and momentum make truck accidents almost always catastrophic.  Anything they collide with does not stand much of a chance – often resulting in truck accidents that cause serious personal injury and even death. As an attorney who represents Chicagoland clients … Continue reading “Avoiding Accidents with Trucks”

Workers involved in excavation and trenching are at high risk of on-the-job accidents.  The nature of their work exposes them to unique dangers.  Striking power lines, rupturing gas lines, cave-ins, falls, and malfunctioning power equipment are just some of the risks.  Injuries that keep them away from work, create medical expenses, and add concerns about … Continue reading “Protect Excavation Workers from Compensation Claims”

Sharing the road with big trucks and semi tractor-trailors is tricky at times, especially in heavy traffic.  The massive size, weight, and momentum of a moving eighteen-wheeler make truck accidents almost always catastrophic.  Anything they collide with does not stand much of a chance – often resulting in truck accidents that cause serious personal injury … Continue reading “Sharing the Road with Big-rig Trucks”

Construction sites are dangerous places.  In general, construction workers are at high risk for on-the-job accidents.  Every single day, they are at risk for falls; falling objects; being hit by a moving objects; bumped by moving equipment; fatigue; and exposure to the elements when working outdoors.  Injuries can keep them away from work, create medical … Continue reading “Protect Workers from Compensation Accident Claims”

Individuals injured in the workplace often ask if they should pursue compensation for their injuries through a Workers’ Compensation claim or a Personal Injury lawsuit. As an attorney who represents Chicagoland clients in both Workers’ Comp claims and Personal Injury lawsuits, I am knowledgeable and expert in both areas.  There are two key provisions that … Continue reading “Difference Between Workers Comp and Personal Injury Claims”

Traffic.  Traffic.  Traffic. Back-to-school time always brings an increase in traffic on our roads.  Our expressways rank among the most congested in the country.  Plus, we navigate red-light cameras, runners, bikes, trucks, and, the ever-present ‘construction’. It’s no surprise that along with the increased congestion, there is an increase in crashes, collisions, and auto accidents. … Continue reading “Auto Accident Checklist”

The Problem Each year an estimated 1.5 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) – a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the function of the brain.   Mild traumatic brain injury may cause dizziness or temporary loss of consciousness; more serious traumatic injuries can result in bruising of the brain, torn tissues, … Continue reading “Brain Injuries and Head Trauma with Senior Citizens”

The massive size, weight, and momentum of a moving eighteen-wheeler makes truck accidents almost always catastrophic.  Anything they collide with does not stand much of a chance – often resulting in serious personal injury and even death. The unfortunate part of this is that 98% of all traffic injuries and deaths involving commercial vehicles happen … Continue reading “Catastrophic Truck Accidents”

Children’s Brain Injuries and Head Trauma As parents, we need to be ever aware of causes and symptoms of brain trauma that our children may display.    The most common cause of brain trauma in our youngsters is falling – falling out of bed, slipping in the bath, falling down steps, off bicycles, skateboarding, contact sports, … Continue reading “Children’s Brain Injuries and Head Trauma”

Vehicles vs. Bike Riders Who among us hasn’t had to slam the brakes as a bicycle rider came out of nowhere and cut you off on a busy city street?    On the flip side, bike riders need to know what protections they have from vehicles?   Who is right in various situations?   That is what we … Continue reading “Vehicles vs. Bike Riders”