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Category: Car Accidents
Car Crashes Into Secretary of State Building in Benton, One Person Injured
A quiet Friday afternoon in Benton turned unexpected when a car suddenly crashed into the Illinois Secretary of State building on North Main Street. The accident occurred at approximately 4:34 p.m., as per Benton Police Chief Chris Funkhouser, and one individual was hurt. Police indicate that 24-year-old Ethan A. Prusha was driving at the time. He was s …
Category: Truck Accidents
Box Truck Crash in Gallatin County Construction Zone Injures Two
Two individuals were injured this afternoon when a box truck crashed into four other cars in a construction area in Gallatin County, Illinois. The accident occurred during the day, creating a serious scene that attracted several emergency response units. As per initial reports, it collided with multiple vehicles for reasons that haven't been publicly es …
Category: Car Accidents
Three Chicago Residents Injured After U-Haul Van Overturns on I-57 Near Kinmundy
Three people were taken to the hospital after a U-Haul cargo van flipped over on Interstate 57, just a few miles north of Kinmundy, Illinois. The crash happened around 4:08 p.m. on Saturday, according to reports from first responders and Illinois State Police. The passengers, all from Chicago, were heading south toward Southern Illinois University in …
Category: Bicycle Accident
Electric Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Car Wreck on March 3, 2025 in Salem, IL
Injuries So Severe That Bicyclist Had To Be Life Flighted A 54-year-old Salem man suffer serious injuries and had to be airlift to a St. Louis hospital after his electric bike collided with a car whose driver fail to yield on South College at the entrance to Radiac Abrasives. According to Salem Police, Bryan Hester of East Rainey was traveling southbou …
Category: Car Accidents
High Speed Chase Leads to Fatal Crash in Murphysboro, Illinois
High Speed Chase Leads to Fatal Crash in Murphysboro, Illinois A driver’s refusal to stop for police led to a fatal crash in Murphysboro, Illinois the morning of February 4, 2025, leaving one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries, according to the Illinois State Police. At approximately 1:30 a.m., a Murphysboro Illinois Police Depart …
Category: Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers
Attorney Josh Humbrecht Featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine
Attorney Josh Humbrecht Featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine Partner Josh Humbrecht was recently feature in Leading Lawyers magazine as an Emerging Lawyer. As the youngest of four siblings, Josh Humbrecht had to learn how to defend himself early in life. Josh is quote in the article as saying that he loves the plaintiff’s side of personal injury. As i …
Category: Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers
Nobody Likes Trial Lawyers (Until They Need One)
Nobody Likes Trial Lawyers (Until They Need One) Nobody likes trial lawyers until they need one. Then, we become weapons. Business people sometimes joke with each other, saying, “My lawyer can beat your lawyer.” It might be funny but it’s no joke. In the general public’s view, we are the weapons of the ruling class. Weapons with which to devasta …
Category: Slip & Falls
Should I Have My Home Evaluated for the Risk of Falls? Is It Really Worthwhile?
Should I Have My Home Checked for Fall Risks? There’s strong evidence that having your home assess as well as improve for fall safety by an occupational therapist or other specialist, even a trial lawyer in the tort premises liability, can be an effective part of reducing your fall risks. Often, there are hazards in your home that can easily trip you …
Category: Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers
How You Can Prevent Falls
How You Can Prevent Falls Falls are a common occurrence in older adults, and they often result in some type of injury. Usually, the injury is limited to bruises or scrapes. However, about 5 to 10 per cent of falls in older adults result in major injury, such as a bone fracture, head injury, or major cuts. Unfortunately, serious injuries – particula …
Category: Preventing Personal Injuries
Mayo Clinic Head-to-Toe Health Tips
Health Tips, Safety and First Aid Health Tips - Preventing Adult Falls at home Don’t Fall This Fall: Mayo Clinic Head-to-Toe Health Tips Falling is one of the most common causes of loss of independence among older adults- but you can take many steps to prevent falls. Use this checklist to take a fall-prevention inventory where you live: All roo …