Drivers regularly commit traffic violations out of carelessness, because they are behind schedule, or simply because they do not believe that it is necessary to obey the law. Speeding is one of the most common violations, and most drivers exceed the speed limit at some point, whether they are traveling on familiar roads during their daily commutes or taking long road trips. Unfortunately, speeding can significantly increase the likelihood of car accidents, which may cause serious injuries or even fatalities. 

Why Speeding Puts Other People on the Road in Danger

While speeding is not always the direct cause of car accidents, it is a contributing factor in many collisions. Traveling at faster speeds increases the distance that a driver needs to stop, and it also makes it more difficult to maneuver around obstacles. In fact, statistics show that in the United States, around 10,000 people are killed in car accidents involving speeding each year, making up more than 25 percent of all fatal traffic accidents. This issue has become even more serious in recent years; in 2020, 11,258 people were killed because of speeding, accounting for 29 percent of car accident fatalities.

Speeding can lead to multiple types of car accidents, including:

Many families rely on nursing homes to ensure that their elderly loved ones are cared for. A nursing home or assisted living facility is meant to be a safe, healthy, supportive environment where a person can live comfortably, enjoy their time around others, and receive the proper medical and personal care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect is a reality in many facilities across the country. Families need to be aware of the different types of abuse that can occur, and those who are concerned that their loved ones have been the victims of abuse can work with a personal injury attorney to determine their legal options.

Forms of Abuse That Can Affect Nursing Home Residents

There are many different types of nursing home abuse, but the actions that can cause harm to residents will often fall into the following categories:

• Physical abuse - This type of nursing home abuse can involve any type of physical force being used against a nursing home resident that results in pain or injury. Hitting, slapping, kicking, shoving, and using excessive force when moving a person are all examples of physical abuse. Staff members may also physically restrain patients or use other methods of control, such as administering medications to keep a person sedated.

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There are numerous different types of consumer products that may present a risk of injury to people. While adults may be able to recognize the potential dangers of a product, children often cannot, and they may therefore be seriously injured due to defective baby products, toys, or other items. Recently, millions of defective baby swings and rockers were recalled due to safety issues that could potentially harm infants. Families of children who are injured by dangerous products may be able to pursue compensation from a manufacturer through a product liability lawsuit.

Recall of Baby Products Manufactured by 4moms

On August 15, 2022, the Consumer Products Safety Commission announced a recall of baby swings and rockers that are in wide use throughout the United States and Canada. These items, sold at retail stores and online, were found to cause danger to infants due to the straps used on these products. 

When unused, the straps dangled below the seats of swings and rockers. This presented a risk that a child who was crawling on the floor near a swing or rocker could become entangled in the dangling straps. The CPSC received reports that one child died from asphyxiation after becoming entangled, and another suffered serious bruising but was rescued by an adult in time to prevent death. As a result of these safety concerns, the company is recalling around two million swings and 220,000 rockers. The company is also providing consumers with free fasteners that can be used to secure straps when a swing or rocker is not being used. Consumers are also being advised to stop using the defective products and place them in an area where they do not present a danger to crawling infants.

Dogs can be lovable pets that are treated like a member of a family. However, while many dogs are friendly, others may be aggressive toward strangers or protective of their property. Even a seemingly calm dog may behave unexpectedly and attack a person with no warning. Dog bites can have a serious effect on the victim's life. Not only can the physical injuries be severe, but the emotional trauma of being attacked by an animal can be significant. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a dog bite, you may be wondering if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Liability for Dog Bite Injuries

In Illinois, dog owners are held strictly liable for damages suffered by a victim of a dog bite. This means that the victim does not need to prove that the dog owner was negligent in order to recover compensation. The victim simply needs to show that he or she was bitten by the dog and suffered injuries as a result. There are some exceptions that may apply, such as when the victim acted in a way that provoked the dog into attacking them or when a person was trespassing on private property. However, in most cases, a dog's owner will be liable for injuries and damages suffered by dog bite victims, regardless of whether they were aware that a dog had a history of aggressive behavior or whether the dog had ever bitten someone in the past.

Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries

Victims of dog bites may be entitled to compensation for all of the ways they have been affected by their injuries. These can include:

Originally published: April 9, 2019 -- Updated: August 3, 2022

Update: In addition to understanding the types of tractor accidents that commonly occur on farms as detailed below, victims who are injured in these situations will need to determine who was responsible. By establishing fault for an injury, a person can ensure that they will be able to pursue compensation from all available sources. Accidents involving tractors may occur because of:

• Operator error - A person operating a tractor may fail to follow the correct safety procedures, causing them to strike or run over other farm workers or causing a rollover accident that injures multiple people. Farm employees who are injured on the job because of the actions of a tractor operator will typically be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.

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