AI-generated Image Winter in the Quad Cities brings more than cold temperatures and holiday traffic—it also marks one of the most dangerous seasons for semi-truck crashes. Among the most serious winter trucking incidents are jackknife accidents, where a semi’s trailer swings out at a sharp angle, resembling a folding pocketknife. These crashes often block multiple […]
With the new year just around the corner, many of us look forward to ringing in 2024 with friends and family. Sadly, many accidents happen on New Year’s Eve because people aren’t careful. Here are a few common NYE injuries and safety measures to take at Quad City New Year’s celebrations.
The Quad City region is no stranger to winter weather. While residents of the Quad Cities are familiar with winter and how to handle the inclement weather and the potential hazards that come with it, it’s not a bad idea to remember a few different steps you can take to stay safe this winter. Here, […]
As winter takes hold in the Quad Cities area, roads can become slick, icy, and unpredictable on major interstates like I‑88, I‑74, and I-280. For local commuters, sharing the road with semi‑trucks during December requires extra caution. At Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham, we’ve seen how quickly accidents can occur when commercial vehicles and winter weather […]
Thanksgiving should be a time to unwind, share a meal, and enjoy spending time with the people you care about. However, Thanksgiving is more dangerous than many people realize, with hazards like slip and fall accidents, drunk driving, and kitchen injuries. If you or a loved one is injured because of someone else’s negligence, you […]
The Quad Cities car accident lawyers at Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham offer valuable Quad Cities Thanksgiving traffic safety tips to keep you safe this holiday season.
Autumn in the Quad Cities brings colorful leaves, cooler weather, and countless festive community events. From the Boo! Street Landing to the Fall Belgian Fest in Moline, fall events are a highlight of the season in the Quad Cities area. But amidst all the fun, safety is essential. As a local law firm with longstanding […]
As standard time (ST) approaches on November 2nd, the familiar ritual of turning the clocks back one hour is almost upon us. While many of us look forward to that extra 60 minutes of sleep, there’s a less pleasant consequence to this time shift: an increase in Quad Cities standard time car crashes. In this […]
Halloween is a fun time for people of all ages. There is something for everyone, from trick-or-treating, parties, costumes, and visiting haunted attractions. While it’s the season for chills and thrills, no one wants to experience real-life scares in the form of Halloween injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are […]
Halloween is an exciting time. With trick-or-treating, parties, and a host of other festivities, the season is a busy one. However, with all the fun comes some danger—not the kind you find in a haunted house. Halloween presents many real dangers, especially for children. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are twice as likely to […]