Suffering an ankle injury after a slip-and-fall accident
If an Illinois business fails to properly maintain its property or minimize hazards that may be found on the property, a person who injuries an ankle while visiting the premises could hold the business financially responsible. Because ankle injuries can be severe, the injured person could need extensive medical treatment. The ankle joint is...
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Liability in amusement park accidents
People who enjoy going to Illinois amusement parks may wonder who is liable when an accident occurs. In some cases, the manufacturer may share responsibility with the park owners and operators. This was the case in an accident that happened at a park in Kansas in 2016. A 10-year-old boy was killed on a...
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Minivans, SUVs, pickups among safer vehicles for drivers
Illinois drivers of minivans, SUVs and pickups may be less likely to die in a traffic fatality than drivers of passenger cars according to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The study looked at data for the model years 2011 to 2014 and at the make and models involved in the...
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Study shows underride guards on trailers could save lives
Mounting tractor-trailer trucks with side underride guards could save lives in Illinois and nationwide, according to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The study marks the first time the agency has analyzed the effectiveness of side underride guards on trailers. In the spring, IIHS conducted tests comparing the protective capabilities...
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