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Rockford, Illinois, Traffic Injury Lawyers Offer Legal Insights for Victims
When you are involved in a serious Illinois motor vehicle accident, you may wonder what a lawyer would say. Find out by visiting The Fisk & Monteleone Law Firm site. Our blog posts deal with the most common questions and topics in Illinois personal injury law. Make the right decisions in your case with help from our top Rockford personal injury blog posts.
Want to Prevent a Motorcycle Accident? Take Steps to Be Sure Other Drivers Can See You and Your Bike
Many motorcycle accidents happen at intersections. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that almost one-third of multi-vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle occur when a motorist fails to yield the right-of-way and makes a left turn into the path of the motorcycle. One of the most common reasons drivers give for failing to yield is that they did not see the motorcyclist. A motorcyclist has only his helmet and riding gear to protect h...Read more
Motorcyclists May Pay the Ultimate Price When the Actions of Distracted Drivers Cause an Accident
It was a beautiful spring day and you were out on your motorcycle, riding northbound on North Bell School Road in Rockford. You stopped at the intersection with Rote Road and waited to be sure another driver, who was talking animatedly into her headset, was going to stop. At the last minute, she slammed on the brakes and came to a halt. You then started to make your way north through the intersection. Seconds later, that same driver came plowing into the side of your motorcyc...Read more
Are You Guilty of Distracted Driving Behavior? Learn How to Manage Those Distractions
We are all busy and many of us spend a great deal of time in the car—driving to work at the Chrysler Plant in Belvidere or to school at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. That time spent in the car can feel like a waste, and many people try to get other things accomplished while they drive. Although using a handheld mobile device while driving is no longer legal in Illinois, some people have not gotten the message. They continue to use their smartphone to make calls, s...Read more
Truckers Who Succumb to On-Board Distractions Put You at Risk
Driving a commercial vehicle requires extensive training. Many truck drivers learn to drive a big rig at Eagle Training Services, Inc., on Harrison Avenue in Rockford. The course entails 40 hours of classroom study and 120 hours of training behind the wheel. After successfully completing the course, a new truck driver has all of the skills required to operate an 18-wheeler safely. Still, lack of experience and driver distraction can contribute to a serious truck accident. ...Read more
Many Different Components Are Included in a Wrongful Death Claim Calculation
Your spouse, an accountant at UTC Aerospace Systems in Rockford, was killed on her way to work. She was driving down Harrison Avenue early one morning, when a drunk driver hit her car head-on. You lost your best friend and the mother of your children that day. Since that tragic day, you have been struggling to hold your family together and to keep up with the bills—medical bills, funeral bills, and your normal household expenses. You are in dire financial straits and need h...Read more
What Causes the Majority of Motorcycle Accidents? It Is Simpler Than You Think
Spring is nearly here and many motorcyclists are getting ready to take to the roads again in Loves Park. Whether you ride your motorcycle for transportation, recreation, or a little of both, you probably know that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that, in 2012, 4,957 motorcyclists died in accidents and 93,000 more were hurt. What Are the Major Causes of Motorcycle Accidents? Many motorcycle acc...Read more
Do You Think Talking or Texting on a Hands-Free Device While You Drive Is Safe? Think Again
Distracted driving involves performing some other task—eating, texting, talking, or fiddling with the radio—that diverts the driver's attention from the main task of driving. Distracted driving is a big problem in Rockford and throughout United States. In 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,328 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver, and 421,000 more people were hurt in distracted-driving accidents. While man...Read more
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Navigating the Roundabout in Rockford Is Easier Than You Think
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Check Your Motorcycle Out Before You Ride
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What We Can Learn From Natasha Richardson’s Untimely Death
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Factors That Contribute to Serious Truck Accidents
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Avoid Dangerous Tailgating Behavior by Following the Three-Second Rule
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Safety Concerns About Integrating Hands-Free Technology in Cars
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How-To Tips for Avoiding a Motorcycle Crash
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How Long Does it Take to Resolve a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
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Cognitive Distraction Increases a Trucker’s Reaction Time
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Distracted Driving Behavior Goes Beyond Talking and Texting
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Distracted Drivers Can Spell Disaster for Motorcyclists
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Ride With Visibility in Mind to Prevent a Motorcycle Crash
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Study Shows a Significant Link Between Drivers Who Use Marijuana and Fatal Car Accidents
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Lengthy Stopping Distance Contributes to Work Zone Truck Accidents
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Do You Signal When You Should? Turn-Signal Neglect May Earn You a Ticket or Cost You a Crash
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Three Signs a Tired Driver Is About to Cause a Rockford Truck Accident
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What Bikers Can Learn From Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
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Is a Wrong-Way Driver Heading Your Way? Take Action to Prevent a Fatal Accident
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Are the Air Brakes in Good Working Order? The Truck Driver Cannot Tell Without a Visual Inspection
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Drowsy Driving Is Impaired Driving. Are You at Risk?
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Tired Truckers Pose a Serious Threat to Those Who Share the Road
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Things You Should NEVER Say or Do Following an Auto Accident
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You May Not Be at Fault if Faulty Tires Caused Your Motorcycle Crash
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Custom Motorcycles and Car Accidents: How to Ensure You Get the Money You Need After an Accident
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The Death of a Child: Rockford Wrongful Death Lawyer Discusses How to React When Your Friend’s Child Dies
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Illinois Case Claims Pedicure caused Wrongful Death
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Construction Equipment can be Involved in Serious Accidents
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Liability Issues in Multi-vehicle Crashes
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Personal Injury Claims can Require Extensive Resources
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Illinois Personal Injury Laws
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Construction Site Accidents can Result in Serious Bodily Injury
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Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Negligence
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What should I Do after a Motorcycle Accident?
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What are some Common Examples of Medical Malpractice?
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Recognizing the Signs of Negligence in a Roscoe Slip and Fall Case
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David F. Monteleone Recognized
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Can I Sue for Workplace Accidents Caused by Defective Products?
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What Kinds of Accidents Often Lead to Wrongful Death Claims?
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Car Accidents Involving Multiple Vehicles can be Legally Complicated
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Halloween Can Increase the Risk of Pedestrian Accidents
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Aggressive Truck Drivers Can Cause Devastating Accidents
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Injuries on Road Construction Sites
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Inexperienced Drivers Cause More Accidents
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Filing a Third Party Liability Claim After a Workplace Accident
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Understanding Comparative Negligence in a Car Accident
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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Illinois
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Property Owners' Duties to Remove Snow and Ice in Illinois
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Who Is Responsible for Paying for My Injuries After a Car Accident in Illinois?
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Property Owner Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents in Illinois
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Overhaul of Workers’ Compensation Affects Medical Payouts
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Wrongful Death Claims and Workers’ Compensation: What Is the Difference?
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Medical Malpractice Insurer Ordered to Pay $14.3 Million
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The Four Elements of a Personal Injury Claim: What You Need to Prove to Recover Compensation in Illinois
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Most Common Injuries Sustained in Auto Accidents
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What Is the Standard of Care in Illinois Medical Malpractice Cases?
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3 Things That Can Harm Your Workers' Compensation Case in Illinois
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4 of the Most Serious Acts of Medical Malpractice
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An Overview of Mass Transit Accidents in Illinois
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Have you had Hip Replacement Surgery?
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Wrongful Death: The Difference Between Criminal and Civil Cases
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Death and Disability: How Life Can Change After a Motorcycle Accident
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Costs and Loss: The Burden of Car Crashes in Illinois
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The Many Facets of a Wrongful Death Case
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Workplace Injuries Are a Societal Equalizer: No One is Immune
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3 Common Causes of Trucking Accidents in Illinois
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Caps on Damages in Illinois Medical Malpractice Cases
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Unintentional Injury Deaths in the U.S.: Top Causes and Liability
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What Types of Occupational Diseases Are Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Illinois?
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Fatal Crashes Down for 2016 - Summer Data Yet to Be Recorded
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Illinois Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 64
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Injured Workers in Illinois Exploited for Personal Profits
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Wrongful Death Morcellator Claim Filed in Illinois
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More Medical Malpractice Claims Are Being Filed Against the VA
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5 Tips for Staying Safe in the Workplace this Summer
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How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
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Illinois Multi-Vehicle Car Accident Leaves One Person Dead, Two More Injured
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Wrongful Death in the Eyes Of the Law
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How to Increase your Chances of Receiving Maximum Compensation after a Trucking Accident
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Nursing Home Neglect: What are the Legal Provisions?
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Raising Speed Limits Results in Increased Number of Auto Accidents
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Essentials of Proving a Medical Malpractice Claim
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Claiming Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Off-the-clock Workplace Incidents
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The Time Limitations for Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
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Why you Should File a Personal Injury Claim
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How Crash Avoidance Technologies Help in reducing Auto Accidents
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The Role of Truck Camera Footage in a Truck Accident Case
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The Phases of a Personal Injury Case
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Why You Shouldn't Post Anything on Social Media During a Wrongful Death Case
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Important Evidence of Negligence in a Motorcycle Accident Claim
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How to Know If You Are a Victim of Medical Malpractice
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Shocking Statistics about Pedestrian Injury and Death
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Auto Accidents Due to Defective Vehicle Parts
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Know a Trucker’s Blind Spots to Avoid Accidents
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The Key Elements of Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Illinois
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The Common Causes of Workplace Accidents During the Holiday Season
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Safety Tips for Avoiding Drunk-Driving Accidents this Holiday Season
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Understanding Medical Malpractice and Birth Injury
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Winter Driving: Safety Tips for Slippery Icy Roads in Illinois
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Possible Reasons for the Denial of your Workers’ Compensation Claim
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Auto Accidents Involving Underinsured and Uninsured Motorists in Illinois