As of 2019, Illinois had 8,546,932 and Iowa had 2,274,431 licensed drivers. Knowing these numbers helps put into perspective how many drivers you could potentially share an Illinois or Iowa road with across your lifetime. These numbers do not, however, offer insight on your odds of dying in a car crash in the Quad Cities […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 173,040 people were killed in 2019 due to unintentional injuries stemming from slip and falls, drug poisoning, car accidents, fires, drowning, and other accidents. This is in addition to 19,141 deaths attributed to intentional homicide. Many times, accidental deaths are truly accidental […]
Electrocution injuries are one of the most serious types of personal injuries that can happen at a workplace. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) 166 people died and 1,900 were injured in workplace accidents involving electricity in 2019. Unfortunately, after suffering an electric shock many people are unaware of their rights as employees. […]
You’ve been hurt while at work or while performing a job-related task–now what? Ideally, you should report a workplace injury to your employer as soon as possible after a workplace accident occurs. However, we understand that there are a few common reasons for why you may delay in reporting a job-related accident, such as: Fear […]
The answer to the common question of “how much is my Quad Cities car accident claim worth” does not fit into a one-size-fits-all mold. Why? Because no two accidents are the same. The only guaranteed value that we can provide across the board is that anyone who contacts us will receive the same level of […]
If you’re like most Americans, you probably spent a good deal of time researching before you decided to buy a new car. Unfortunately, many drivers don’t spend nearly as much time selecting the ideal auto insurance policy. Car insurance is crucial—not only because you’re legally mandated to carry it in Illinois and Iowa, but also […]
Distracted driving has become the fastest-growing cause of car accidents in America. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 3,522 fatalities in 2021 caused by distracted driving. That figure represents nearly 9% of all traffic fatalities and a 10% increase from the previous year. To help you and the drivers in […]
In at-fault states like Iowa and Illinois, determining fault after a crash is imperative. This is because the car insurance company of the at-fault driver is responsible for compensating the other driver and their passengers for any property damage or physical injuries sustained. Unfortunately, proving fault after an accident isn’t always easy. Find out what […]
As the weather warms up throughout Iowa and Illinois, more and more riders will be hitting the road this summer. Unfortunately, as temperatures rise, so too do motorcycle accidents. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and WKC Law Firm is highlighting some of the biggest safety risks to motorcycle riders throughout the Quad Cities. […]
Interstate 80 is one of the most heavily-trafficked freight corridors in the United States, with more than 8,500 large trucks traveling on the highway every day. Semi-truck accidents, although less common than car accidents, tend to be far more deadly—in 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 20.5% of traffic fatalities in […]