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QC summer roadwork hotspots

A Commuter’s Guide to the Quad Cities Summer Roadwork Hotspots

If it feels like your daily commute has turned into a maze of orange barrels and detour signs, you aren’t imagining it. Quad Cities summer roadwork is in full swing on both sides of the Mississippi River, with major state and local road infrastructure upgrades creating significant bottlenecks. To help you save time and avoid […]

Summer Motorcycle Safety in the Quad Cities

Summer Motorcycle Safety in the Quad Cities: Iowa vs. Illinois

As locals, we don’t think too much about crossing state lines into Iowa or Illinois. We’ll drive to Redband Coffee in Davenport for our morning brew, swing through Moline for work, and meet friends at Rock Island Ale House on a Friday night. Then July arrives. The riding season roars to life. Suddenly, that invisible […]

National Grilling Month Safety Tips | Quad Cities Burn Injuries

National Grilling Month Safety Tips

Barbecues are most common in July, so July has been designated National Grilling Month. The Quad Cities burn injury lawyers at Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham hope that you and your family grill up some amazing food to celebrate the event. When people think of barbecues, they often think of delicious meats and fabulous outdoor fun, […]

Fireworks Laws in Illinois and Iowa

What You Can and Can’t Light Up: Fireworks Laws in Illinois and Iowa

Updated June 25, 2026 With the 4th of July approaching, many residents in the Quad Cities are making plans for the holiday. Whether you’re having a cookout, a pool party, a day on the lake, traveling, or just having a quiet day at home, one aspect of Independence Day is ever-present: fireworks. No matter if […]

Summer Boating Safety Guide

Quad Cities Summer Boating Safety Guide

It was a perfect Sunday afternoon on the Mississippi River. The sky was clear. The water was calm. Families were out enjoying what should have been an ordinary summer day off the LeClaire shoreline near the Buffalo Bill Museum waterfront in the Quad Cities. By 7:00 p.m., two families had lost someone. That fatal double […]

personal injury at a public event in the Quad Cities

Hurt at a Quad Cities Festival This Summer?

Every summer, tens of thousands of people turn out for Blues Fest at LeClaire Park and Alternating Currents across Rock Island and Davenport. Most people leave with nothing but good memories. Some leave with injuries and questions about what to do next. This post covers who can be held responsible for a personal injury at […]

How Quad Cities Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Fight for Injured Riders

When a distracted driver, a careless left turn, or a blind-spot failure puts a rider on the pavement, the aftermath is swift, overwhelming, and expensive. Quad Cities motorcycle accident lawyers at Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham are ready to investigate what happened and pursue the full compensation you’re owed. Whether you need a Rock Island motorcycle […]

Bike Accident Attorneys

How to Avoid a Summer Bicycle Accident

With 84 non-motorized trails for mountain and street cyclists to explore in the Quad Cities area, there are plenty of options for locals to get out and move more. One of our favorites is the Quad Cities’ portion of the 500-mile Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) that follows along the waters of the scenic Mississippi River […]

Quad Cities bicycle accident claim

What Is My Quad Cities Bicycle Accident Claim Worth?

If you were hit by a car while riding your bike on one of the paved QC trails that intersect with city streets, you’re probably wondering what your Quad Cities bicycle accident claim is worth. You may also have questions about what actually affects that number and the first steps you should take to make […]

Bi-State Car Accident Lawyers

How Bi-State Car Crashes Work Under Iowa and Illinois Law

Bi-state car crashes are uniquely complicated in the Quad Cities, which happens to be one of the few metro areas in the country where simply crossing a bridge can drop you into an entirely different legal jurisdiction. Whether you are traveling between Davenport and Moline, Bettendorf and Rock Island, or anywhere else across the Mississippi […]