Davenport and the rest of the Quad Cities are no strangers to winter weather. Unfortunately, this comes with an increased risk of slip and fall accidents. According to the Mayo Clinic, one-million adults in the United States are injured in slip and fall accidents. Most of these injuries occur in the winter months. With numbers […]
After the unexpected loss of a loved one from a catastrophic motor vehicle, slip and fall, drowning, or workplace accident, the last thing you want to deal with is a pushy insurance adjuster. Legally, you don’t have to speak with them immediately. You have the right to seek legal counsel first. That way, you can […]
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 […]
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, […]