During the Fall, it’s not uncommon to cross paths with deer, raccoons, foxes, and other wildlife while driving in the Quad Cities. If an animal darts out in front of your car, the first thing you will likely do is swerve to avoid it. While this is many people’s first instinct, swerving to avoid an […]
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.
Autumn has hit the Quad Cities, and while the temperatures have been above 80 degrees recently, the weather is expected to change drastically soon. Unfortunately, a sudden change in weather and sunlight conditions also means a higher chance of fall accidents. To help you and the members of your household avoid common fall accidents, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
At Winstein, Kavensky & Cunningham, our motorcycle accident lawyers have more than 50 years of experience representing injured Quad City riders. We’ve learned a few things about Illinois and Iowa motorcycle accident statistics that we’d like to share. Knowing this information may help motorcyclists and drivers be more aware of making decisions that make our […]
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 […]
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, […]