Construction Site Accidents
Construction work has one of the highest rates of workplace accidents. More than 4500 construction workers were killed on the job in 2015. While construction work is not only linked to employment fatalities, it also can result in severe accidents that can leave the...
read moreTruck accident: Motorcyclist dies when semi driver cuts him off
On behalf of Jeremy Geller of Trapp & Geller posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Whenever the busy Illinois roads are shared with large trucks, motorists and those on motorcycles must take particular care. The weight of a semi truck, along...
read moreProject managers criminally charged after trench collapse death
Illinois construction workers have the right to safe work environments, and it is the responsibility of employers to comply with safety regulations to ensure worker safety. Too many families nationwide have to cope with the deaths of loved ones whose employers put...
read moreMother files premises liability suit against trampoline park
Entertainment centers across the country, including in Illinois have a responsibility to provide safe surroundings for visitors to the amenities. To ensure safe entertainment, proprietors must provide qualified supervision for dangerous activities. Some entertainment...
read moreDriver trapped between truck and crane in construction accident
Construction workers, including commercial truck drivers in Illinois, have rights to safe working environments. Construction truck drivers rely on the owners of the trucks to carry out regular maintenance to ensure safe operation. It is not uncommon for a construction...
read moreTruck accident: Sleeping driver crashes into 13 vehicles
On behalf of Jeremy Geller of Trapp & Geller posted in Truck Accidents on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Motorists on Illinois roads are often exposed to the dangers posed by fatigued operators of commercial trucks. One driver was so tired recently that he allegedly fell...
read moreChild injury: Laundry pods pose severe hazard to small children
Manufacturers of products such as detergents likely consider the preferences of adults when they design packaging for their products. Unfortunately, the packaging ultimately chosen may unintentionally be attractive to the naturally investigative natures of children....
read moreHow do you navigate a day care center child injury claim?
On behalf of Jeremy Geller of Trapp & Geller posted in Child Injury on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Many Illinois parents will likely admit to a feeling of concern each day that they drop off a child at day care. Unfortunately, in some cases, those concerns are well...
read moreWoman files premises liability lawsuit after fall at Wal-Mart
Store owners nationwide, including in Illinois, have an enormous responsibility to provide their customers with safe surroundings that are free of hazards. They must also ensure that staff members are adequately trained to be on the lookout for dangerous conditions...
read morePremises liability: Lawyer dies after falling from escalator
On behalf of Jeremy Geller of Trapp & Geller posted in Premises Liability on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Illinois readers may be interested in a case of a tragic death that occurred at a Metro Station in another state. The surviving family of a 35-year-old attorney...
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