Rail workers have unique circumstances when they file an injury claim. They file a Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claim or lawsuit where the railroad worker seeks compensation for an injury on the job or illness due to negligence. It is similar to worker’s...
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Abuse in youth organizations: more common than you may expect
For many young people, participating in youth organizations is an important part of childhood. Children are able to build friendships, learn teamwork, gain valuable life skills and have fun at the same time. The vast majority of children will have positive experiences...
Why do universities cover up campus sexual assault?
College campuses should be safe places for young adults to get an education, socialize and plan their futures. Unfortunately, sexual assaults on university campuses occur. These assaults may be initiated by fellow students, or in some cases, by faculty or staff. When...
Child sexual abuse calls to hotline increase during lockdown
With much of the country under stay-at-home orders through the spring, a disturbing rise in minors reporting abuse has been seen by the National Sexual Assault Hotline. By the end of March, the hotline reported a 22% surge in calls by children under 18, and half of...
Hundreds of accused priests remain unsupervised
An investigation by the Associated Press (AP) has uncovered nearly 1,700 priests and others in the Roman Catholic Church that remain active – without supervision – despite being credibly accused of sexually assaulting children. The AP says it found priests, monks and...
The importance of witness statements after a collision
Not every car accident claim is straightforward. When the cause of the crash is alcohol, which happens quite frequently around Illinois, there is generally no more need for evidence because it is obvious who is at fault. However, not every traffic...
Injured railroad workers can look to the FELA for help
Railroad work is among the most dangerous ways to earn a living, and injuries are not uncommon. Some are life-changing, and the injured party will require ongoing care. If you are a railroad employee injured on the job, what are your next steps, and how can FELA help?...
Prepare children for these Halloween hazards
With fall around the corner, Halloween will soon be here. This night of fright and fun can easily turn into a real-life horror story, though, if you do not take proper precautions. Children are at a high risk of pedestrian accidents in general, reports the CDC....
Relaxing trucker drive-time rules a threat to public safety
Long-haul trucker drive-time rules and regulations exist to help prevent commercial truck drivers from driving while drowsy or fatigued, which can present a serious and substantial threat to everyone else traveling the nation’s roadways. For some time now,...
Common causes of trip-and-fall accidents
Trip-and-fall accidents are sadly common. Falls account for millions of emergency room visits every year. Fall accidents commonly cause brain injuries, hip fractures and spinal cord injuries. If you trip and fall because of a dangerous condition,...
