Within the legal field, wrongful deaths are defined as deaths that are the direct result of intentional or negligent acts of wrongdoing by another person or entity. There are a variety of circumstances that can result in a wrongful death accident in the Quad Cities area…
Choosing the right and best Davenport personal injury lawyer is not a decision to be taken lightly; you want a trustworthy attorney who is compassionate, experienced, and, most importantly, will fight for you in court. When you are suffering, in pain, injured, and potentially losing valuable income because of an accident caused by someone’s negligence, […]
Car accident injuries to passengers in Iowa and Illinois are just as severe as those sustained by the drivers of the vehicles involved. Sometimes these injuries are even worse, depending on the kind of accident and where the vehicle was struck. Thankfully, you can seek financial compensation for your injuries if you are a passenger. With that in mind, here are 15+ factors you need to know if you’ve been injured as a passenger in a car accident.
Shoulder injuries from car accidents are among the most common types of bodily harm experienced during a traffic collision. Shoulder injuries result from rubbing against hard surfaces, being yanked around, or bracing for impact. Shoulder injuries can be extremely painful, take months or even years to heal, and restrict movement, making it difficult to carry […]
According to Johns Hopkins University, a contrecoup injury occurs when the brain jolts backward and hits the skull on the opposite side, which causes bruising. A contrecoup injury is just one type of brain injury that can happen after any kind of accident where the head experiences trauma. The Quad Cities personal injury attorneys at […]
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 largest city in the Quad Cities area, Davenport is an excellent place for boating. Each summer, you can find both locals and tourists launching their boats at popular spots like Lost Grove Lake, Credit Island Park, Lindsay Park Yacht Club, and the Marquette Street Boat Ramp. Unfortunately, a fun day on the water can […]
Social media is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family while sharing life events, both good and bad. If you’re involved in a personal injury case, sharing your story on your social media might be tempting. Social media can hurt your personal injury claim. However, not only can the other party […]
June is National Safety Month, and the National Safety Council (NSC) uses the event to highlight various safety aspects. One of the areas the NCS is emphasizing in 2022 is slip and fall prevention. While many people understand how common slip and fall accidents are, many also underestimate how severe these accidents can be. For […]
According to data shared by Johns Hopkins Medicine, 45% of all amputations were caused by a traumatic injury. We’ve seen first-hand how an amputation injury can impact the financial, emotional, and mental health of all involved. More specifically, how the loss of a limb or extremity dramatically impacts an individual’s ability to work, move, maintain […]