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A new study from the National Safety Council (NSC) found that for the first time on record, Americans are at greater risk of dying from an opioid overdose than in a car accident. The study analyzed federal and state statistics on preventable injuries and...
The Cates Law Firm, LLC is proud to announce that both David I. Cates and Ryan J. Mahoney have been named Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars for their accomplishments in personal injury law. Super Lawyers selects attorneys for their annual list using a patented, multiphase...
Medical devices that are surgically implanted can give patients relief without the hassle of strict pill regimens or frequent doctor visits. When these devices fail, however, they can be difficult to remove or replace; in some cases, patients may be attached to a defective...
The commercial trucking industry is part of the backbone of the nation’s economy. More than 15 million trucks currently operate on United States highways. These trucks deliver goods consumers want and need, and they do so in all types of weather, including dangerous winds....
Reckless driving in Illinois has become a topic of concern for state transportation officials. According to reports from the Illinois Department of Transportation, 1,090 people lost their lives in fatal car accidents in the state during 2017. The number of fatalities has steadily increased...
Winter is upon us and for much of the country, that means ice and snow-covered roads. Unfortunately, inclement weather will not keep millions of American workers from doing their jobs. For commercial truck drivers, navigating hazardous conditions comes with the territory. However, the data...
In a fatal accident in central Illinois, a semi-truck traveling the wrong way collided head-on with a school bus. Both the driver of the truck and a retired school volunteer were fatally injured. Several members of the girls’ basketball team, the bus driver, and...