The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently cleared a legal obstacle to its Pre-Screening Employment Program. This program allows trucking company owners and others in Illinois and around the country to check into the driving records of truckers that they had been considering for employment. This will alert them to safety violations and other issues … Continue reading Pre-screening program for drivers defeats legal battle
Federal trucking regulations are in place to make certain that people in Illinois and across the nation face reduced risks of involvement in truck accidents. When truck drivers and trucking companies violate the rules, they risk the lives of others. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts an annual international road check campaign in order to … Continue reading CVSA releases data about road check campaign
A recent out-of-state case related to the trucking industry serves as a valuable reminder. Hours of service regulations are not simply safety recommendations. They are the law. Following those trucking laws is crucial to the prevention of the deadly kind of truck accidents that claim too many lives here in Illinois and across the U.S. … Continue reading Professional drivers must follow hours of service laws
When there is a big problem, it is natural for a community to try to point the finger at one main source of the issue. That way, it can feel as though a solution to the threat is not so hard to implement. But often, there are various sources of a specific societal danger, including … Continue reading Why addressing drowsy driving is a tiring feat in itself
Workman’s Comp Peoria IL Residents Count On Whether dealing with a severe head injury or broken bones while on the job, one thing is for sure: you will need workman’s comp in Peoria IL. For those suffering from an injury from the workplace, Illinois employment law requires employers to supply coverage for all medical care … Continue reading Workman’s Comp Peoria IL
Auto Accident Lawyers in Bloomington IL When You Need Them Your priority after an auto accident is to make sure you and your loved ones are safe. Car collisions are dangerous ordeals and can sometimes turn deadly. Although, how is it fair when an auto accident isn’t your fault, and you still must pay the … Continue reading Auto Accident Lawyers in Bloomington IL
Winning Workers’ Comp Claims For Work-Related Back Injuries If you have suffered a back injury on the job, or because of the negligence of someone else in an accident off the job, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. Back injuries can severely restrict movement and may limit your ability to work. … Continue reading Work-Related Back Injuries
Burn Injury Lawyers In Illinois No person ever expects to become injured in the workplace. When unfortunate accidents do happen, it is important to have a strong advocate on your side who will protect your interests. Our lawyers can help you through the legal process and will fight to make sure you get all available … Continue reading Burn Injuries
Illinois Lawyers For Out-of-State Workers People who do not live or work in Illinois may be able to file a workers’ comp claim and obtain workers’ comp benefits under Illinois laws. If you have been involved in a work accident and have a connection with the state, you should talk to a lawyer at our … Continue reading Out-of-State Workers
Compensation For Amputation Injury Victims Some personal injury cases involve injuries so severe that they require a lawyer with deep experience and knowledge of the medical problems. Amputations, burns and disfigurements fit this description. Seeking Maximum Compensation For Your Serious Injury Amputation of a leg, arm, foot, hand, toe or finger may occur during an … Continue reading Amputation & Disfigurement
Lawyers Representing Injured Farm Workers In addition to dealing with livestock, people who work in the farming industry work with heavy machinery on a daily basis. Your employer may be held liable if you are injured on the job, and you can recover compensation through filing an injury claim. Our experienced attorneys are here to … Continue reading Farm Workers
The hours and days after a motor vehicle accident are critical. During this time, evidence concerning the accident must be collected and analyzed. These efforts often make the difference when seeking compensation. If you have suffered injuries in a car accident in Illinois, Strong Law Offices wants to help you. Call us at 309-565-8191 for a … Continue reading Investigating An Accident
Providing Vigorous Advocacy In Workers’ Comp Claims An on-the-job injury affects your life in many different ways. You likely have questions about the available benefits and need guidance from someone who will stand up for your rights. We want you to know that at our firm, you have someone who will work on your team … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation in Bloomington-Normal
The construction industry is known to be one of the most dangerous for workers, resulting in a high job fatality rate. A large commercial warehouse in Edwardsville was the site of a recent fatal accident. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that construction was underway at the warehouse when a crane boom hit and crushed a … Continue reading Fatal Construction Site Accident in Edwardsville
Construction is one of the country’s most dangerous industries. Workers face injuries from falls, electrocution, faulty equipment and more. Unless someone happens to work in construction, it is easy to overlook the fact that construction laborers risk their lives every day to provide the things that the rest of the community takes for granted, such … Continue reading What Are Some Common Dangers Construction Workers Face?
About Strong Law Offices If you have been injured in Illinois, you should seek legal counsel from a lawyer who will aggressively fight to get full and fair compensation for all of your losses. It is important to work with someone who understands your side of the situation and will advocate for your best interests. … Continue reading Firm Overview
If you have been injured in Illinois, you should seek legal counsel from a lawyer who will aggressively fight to get full and fair compensation for all of your losses. It is important to work with someone who understands your side of the situation and will advocate for your best interests. At Strong Law Offices, … Continue reading About Us
There is nothing worse than seeing a large truck that is having difficulty staying in its lane. With the looming threat of the truck ahead of you, you might try to speed up and go around it or back off and decide to wait and see what happens from a distance. In some unfortunate cases, … Continue reading Spring crashes: Watch out for slick roads
Semi-truck crashes are the result of different factors, but the one point that is present in all of them is that the victims of these can suffer greatly. It is imperative that they take the time to learn about their rights if they are struck by a big rig. The focus immediately after the crash … Continue reading Victims shouldn’t have the financial burden of a big rig wreck
An Illinois family is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old girl, killed when the car she was driving with three passengers inside was struck by a car traveling in the wrong direction. Her passengers also suffered injuries and were hospitalized. The crash happened on a recent Friday night on Route 12 in Wauconda, Illinois. The … Continue reading 16-year-old girl killed in Illinois hit-and-run crash