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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Over the past two years, there has been an increase in the number of Quad Cities roundabouts built in the area. A new roundabout opened near the Government Bridge in Davenport in August 2024, and a $3.75 million project is currently adding two more roundabouts to Moline’s 7th Avenue corridor. Davenport recently secured $6 million […]
WKC law firm highlights some of the biggest safety risks to motorcycle riders throughout the Quad Cities. According to the Iowa State University Institute for Transportation, spproximately 48% of all motorcycle accidents occurred in the months of June, July, and August 2016 to 2026. Per 2016 – 2024 statistics from the National Highway Transportation Safety […]
When you’re injured in a motorcycle crash as a passenger, you might be wondering if you have any rights when it comes to filing a personal injury claim. In these situations, passengers are rarely, if ever, at fault but are often the ones who suffer the most. If this has happened to you or a […]
As the weather warms up and summer approaches, more people, especially dog owners, will be spending time outdoors. Taking your dog for a walk is a great way to exercise, enjoy the weather, and spend time with your pet. In some locations, dogs are allowed to run free in parks. While this can be fun […]