Comments (0) Scott Wernle, a Highland Illinois farmer, was killed when he was run over by a tractor in New Douglas, Illinois. Scott had been trying to start his tractor trailer using a screw driver. When the tractor finally started, the tractor lunged forward, running over Scott and causing him blunt chest trauma. Ultimately, his injuries led to his death. Continue reading
When you’ve been in an accident, particularly one in which you’ve been injured, it’s inevitable that you’ll be facing a number of burdens and issues. One of those burdens will involve medical expenses. If your doctor, therapist, clinic or hospital asks you to sign what is often referred to as a “lien,” it’s best for you to examine all of your other available billing options before even thinking about doing so. Why? Because, in most situations, there really are better ways of building bridges (from accident to settlement) that will work to your advantage. Continue reading
1. Keep Your Cool
Getting into an accident is a scary and confusing experience. A million emotions could be running through your head. That is why it is essential that you know the most important moves to make after an accident, the first of which will be to stay calm. If you are not seriously injured, take a deep breath and pull your car somewhere safe (if you can.)… Continue reading
Let me put it this way: it’s important if you want to be treated fairly by the insurance company. There are certain facts and notes you to need to keep in order to strengthen your claim. Injuries, symptoms, doctor visits, and other communications as well as photos, receipts, and proof of any lost wages or expenses need to be written down and kept organized in order for your attorney to make the best case possible for you. Continue reading
You may not need an attorney. In fact, in cases with very minimal damages or injuries, it would be best for you to handle it on your own. There is no need to give up one third of your settlement when it will not be complicated. Continue reading
Victims of serious accidents and families of those killed in accidents have finally spoken loud enough for Toyota to hear. It seems that some short cuts in production have caused defective gas pedals in some Toyota vehicles. Many have reported pedals that stick, causing accidents all over the country for more than a decade. According to fatal car accident statistics calculated by the L.A. Times, more than a decade… Continue reading
A fiery crash in the portion of 1-64 that goes through East St. Louis left one truck driver seriously injured. In fact, the wreckage will cause the highway to be shut down until at least rush hour. Witnesses of the accident said that clouds of black smoke started billowing from the truck as it lay on its side with the cab crushed in. Rescuers got the driver out about an hour later on a stretcher and he was reported to have serious injuries. The clean up for the truck will be extensive, as the Illinois department of transportation has to wait for news on what to do with the diesel and hydraulic material. Continue reading
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