Fortunately, there are safety tips for commuters available that will make your drive (or walk) less dangerous. Here are some tips to help you get to your destination safely. DRIVE SAFER WITH THESE 3 SAFETY TIPS To start with, drivers can be safer on the roads by obeying the traffic laws, maintaining their vehicles and potentially shifting […]
Author: Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS: SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | July 8th, 2021 | Personal Injury
MUNICIPAL LAW: 10 TIPS FOR NEW CITY COUNCIL OR COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 24th, 2021 | Firm News
Getting elected to a local position can help you change the world. While you don’t have the same authority as someone in a federal elected position, you can still have a profound impact on your local community. By leading the way at the local level, you could help make the world a better place. However, […]
BUSINESS LAW: HOW TO PREVENT EMPLOYEE EMBEZZLEMENT
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | March 24th, 2021 | Employment Law
Embezzlement and employee theft are serious concerns. It’s been well-documented that people steal from their workplaces all the time. Some of it is minor — taking home a tablet or using a work phone as a personal phone. Other issues are major, such as accountants covering up tens of thousands of dollars in theft. Either […]
WHAT INFORMATION IS STORED IN SEMITRUCK BLACK BOXES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | January 28th, 2021 | Personal Injury
Many people are unaware that semitrucks have black boxes inside that record most of the movements the truck makes. Black boxes are devices that gather information about the vehicle’s operation and then stores that data for a predetermined length of time. Normally, a black box will store information for up to 30 days. Black boxes in trucks […]
MUNICIPAL LAW: COMMON EMPLOYMENT MISTAKES THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MAKE
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | November 19th, 2020 | Firm News
It goes without saying that local governments have a lot on their plate. For that reason, they don’t always put as much time and effort into their staff as they should. This includes everything from hiring to managing to termination. Here are some of the most common employment mistakes that local governments make: If you […]
DON’T FALL VICTIM TO THESE COMMON PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT MISTAKES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 29th, 2020 | Firm News
Forming a new partnership is it exciting time where you probably want to focus mostly on the potential and possibility for financial gain and career success. Don’t let your enthusiasm run away with you. Both you and your partner could feel so excited about your upcoming partnership that you make questionable decisions during this early […]
SAFE DRIVING TIPS FOR COMMUTERS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | July 27th, 2020 | Personal Injury
Commuting to and from work may be second nature to you, but that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down. It’s critical that you do everything you can to prevent an accident. Here are five of the most important safe driving tips for commuters: It’s nice to know that following these tips will help […]
WHY DO PEOPLE PLACE ROADSIDE MEMORIALS?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | June 11th, 2020 | Personal Injury
We’ve all seen them as we’re tooling down the highway. A small outcropping on the highway decorated with floral arrangements, wreaths, crosses and the name of the deceased individual whose life ended there at that juncture. When we see these, we are reminded of the fragility of life and may reflect upon the unfortunate circumstances […]
SLIP-AND-FALL INJURIES CAN BE SERIOUS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | June 5th, 2020 | Personal Injury
You’re shopping for groceries when you step in a spilled liquid on the floor. This causes you to lose your balance, and you wind up taking a tumble onto the floor. The last thing you remember before blacking out was the intense pain you felt. Some people mistakenly believe that slip-and-fall injuries are always minor bumps, bruises […]
NOT BEING PAID MINIMUM WAGE? FIGHT BACK
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 28th, 2020 | Employment Law
There’s a difference between state versus federal minimum wage. While the former varies, the latter has remained at $7.25 since July 24, 2009. Some states don’t have minimum wages, but Illinois does. It’s been $8.25 since January 1, 2016. States that don’t have a minimum wage have the federal one imposed by default instead. The […]