An accident involving a milk truck, a pickup truck and another vehicle on Illinois Route 140 has resulted in one fatality. Authorities said the truck carrying a load of milk was on its way to Dean's Milk plant in O'Fallon, Illinois. According to reports, the accident...
Month: May 2014
Illinois patients beware of missed diagnosis
In the state of Illinois, as in many other parts of the U.S., patients rely on reliable and competent medical care. While medical errors and negligence may be rare, there are times when the odds catch up with us.Recently, there has been some attention on proper...
Illinois workers’ compensation claim scrutinized by commission
In the state of Illinois, many injuries on the job are caused by construction negligence. Construction negligence may lead to death or accidents on the job, followed by workers' compensation claims.There are other situations resulting in workers' compensation. Some of...
Illinois construction company cited for negligence
Construction deaths and injuries are rampant in Illinois. Falls from ladders and scaffolding, the most common cause of accidents on the job, are also the most preventable.Recently, a roofing company was fined almost $50,000 by the Occupational Safety and Health...
Illinois law could affect victims of construction negligence
The state of Illinois is one of the largest states with high construction costs and equipment. So as other states began focusing on amending a piece of legislature that would affect accidents on the job, workers and contractors in the land of Lincoln sat up and took...
