Costumes, candy, parties, trick-or-treating, and haunted attractions make Halloween a favorite time of year for many Quad Cities families. It is easy to get caught up in the fun, but a little planning can make the evening safer for everyone. This Halloween Safety Guide for QC offers practical ways to prepare before you head out. […]
Lawmakers haven’t changed the rules, so here in the Quad Cities we’ll set our clocks back one hour when Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. Clocks will go back to 1:00 a.m., and the sun will set noticeably earlier. The time change affects more than sleep schedules. It also […]
You may cross the I-74 bridge for work every day, work on a project near the Iowa-Illinois line, or make deliveries throughout the Quad Cities. If you are hurt on the job, workers’ comp filing locations can become an important consideration. The Quad Cities personal injury attorneys at Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham can help you […]
The 2026 Fire Prevention Week campaign spotlights lithium-ion batteries because they are now part of so many everyday products. For families, fire safety in the Quad Cities is about more than safe charging. Fire Prevention Week is also a good reminder to look at everyday hazards, from charging devices and cooking equipment to heating appliances […]
It’s officially autumn in the Quad Cities. The season brings the holidays and other festive, fun events. It also comes with some hazards, especially when driving. As the leaves change color and the weather cools down, it’s important to adjust your driving habits to stay safe on the road. In this blog, the Quad Cities […]
You never fell. No machine caught your hand, and nobody wrote up an incident report. As far as anyone at work knows, nothing “happened.” Some days you’re not sure anything did either. However, you’ve been icing your wrist at night. You switched hands for a while, until the other one started doing it too. You […]
As school buses return to the roads and drop-off lines stretch down the block, prioritizing Iowa back-to-school safety is essential. With kids walking, biking, and riding e-bikes to class amid the usual morning rush, the streets look very different from what they did in July. This shift in traffic means drivers need to share responsibility […]
A workplace injury can leave you shaken, in pain, and unsure what comes next. From assembly lines at John Deere to warehouses, construction sites, and farms across the region, workplace injuries can happen at any Quad Cities employer. Knowing what to do after a workplace injury can help you protect your health, document what happened, […]
Locals and visitors frequently take to the water in boats and personal watercraft in Rock Island. Unfortunately, with this comes the possibility of dangerous, fatal boating accidents. There are many reasons boating accidents happen, but it’s important to remember that if you are injured in a boat wreck that wasn’t your fault, you might be […]
The Quad Cities region is a vibrant riverside community full of outdoor activities that locals and tourists love. While the area is known for bitterly cold winters, the summer can bring scorching temperatures that pose risks of heat illness. In this blog, our Quad Cities personal injury attorneys explain the types of heat illness and […]