How To Keep Our Loved Ones Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are a time for visiting family and friends, and that does not exclude those who are in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Nursing homes are not always equipped with proper staffing, proper knowledge, or proper procedures to ensure the absolute safety of their residents. When visiting a loved one in one of these facilities, it is…Read More
What Not to Say to an Insurance Adjuster
Getting your thoughts in order after a car accident can be difficult. Car accidents are frightening events that can take a toll on your mental health, especially when they were someone else’s fault. However, the words you use when talking to an insurance adjuster can make or break your claim. An insurance adjuster works for the insurance company. These companies…Read More
How Are Truck Accidents Different From Other Auto Accidents?
A collision involving an 18-wheeler or another large commercial vehicle is often significantly different than a crash involving two passenger vehicles. A commercial vehicle’s sheer size, weight, and heavy cargo often cause severe injuries and catastrophic damage. The number of parties and insurance policies involved also makes these collisions markedly different from other crashes. Below, we’ll review how truck accidents…Read More
Why Is the Black Box Important in Truck Accidents?
When a truck accident occurs, the “black box,” also known as an “event data recorder” or “EDR,” can play a crucial role in determining liability. Our clients often wonder what the black box is and how it can help their accident case. In this post, we’ll discuss the ways that information contained in the black box can bolster your claim…Read More
What Is a Truck Driver’s Travel Log?
Truck drivers are required to keep travel logs and records in all states, including Illinois. If you have been injured in a truck accident, the truck driver’s travel log could be an important piece of evidence that helps establish liability for the accident. Obtaining copies of the truck driver’s travel log can be challenging, which is why it’s so important…Read More
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting time of year. People dress up and host parties while children run around looking for the house with the best candy. It happens on October 31st, a day in Autumn where the days are shorter and the night is dark. Halloween can be full of fun, but it comes with an increased possibility of injury that…Read More
Farm Safety Awareness Radio Interview
Many people working in the farming industry are prone to more dangerous situations, such as being hit by a car when driving their farming tractors, using machinery that is old or no longer in regulation, or exposure to the elements and chemicals that farming sometimes requires. It is important to be aware of these dangers as someone working in the…Read More
Protecting Yourself Against Fraud
On August 17, 2021, Julie Reichel of Washington, Illinois was arrested in Livingston County and charged with theft and financial exploitation of the elderly and given a $3 million dollar bail. Reichel, a licensed insurance agent, was previously affiliated with Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America along with one of its other former insurance agents, Charles Purtscher. She is…Read More
Andrew Purcell Live on Air Discussing Stop On Red Week
Stop On Red Week is a week sponsored by the national coalition for safer roads to recognize the dangers of driving through red lights. During this week, August 1 through August 7, we will recognize not only the dangers of driving through red lights but also the accidents that have occurred as a result of driving through a red light.…Read More
Attorney Samantha Sweeney Talks About Working With Insurance Companies on Air
Associate Attorney, Samantha Sweeney, was recently featured on three local radio stations, WIVR River County, WVLI the Valley, and WFAV Favorite Hits all located in Kankakee, Illinois. Sam took this opportunity to discuss the importance of getting an attorney after an injury occurs, as well as some of the things people should be aware of in regards to insurance companies…Read More