Those who work in construction or in industrial settings can be seriously injured and even killed by a release of hazardous energy. These risks can occur during the performance of their everyday tasks or during an emergency situation when protocols are bypassed. Energy has many sources on a busy jobsite and include: Mechanical Chemical Electrical […]
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DO YOU FACE RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY RELEASES?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | October 24th, 2019 | Firm News
TALK TO YOUR KIDS NOW ABOUT HALLOWEEN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | September 25th, 2019 | Firm News
Halloween is unquestionably one of the most exciting holidays for children and teenagers. Even many adults can become obsessively excited about Halloween as it approaches, spending hours planning costumes, getting ready for parties and decorating their house. One important consideration about Halloween that too many people overlook is safety. When kids are going out to […]
COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME CAN BE DEVASTATING TO PATIENTS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | August 22nd, 2019 | Firm News
There are many long-term issues that can come with various injuries. For some people, living with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is possible. This condition has to do with damage to, or a malfunction of, the central nervous system or the peripheral nervous system. CRPS isn’t the same for all patients. Some who have more […]
THE DANGER OF FALLS IN THE WORKPLACE AND ELSEWHERE
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | July 25th, 2019 | Firm News
One of the most deadly injuries a worker can suffer on the job is a fall from height. The higher the height, the more deadly the fall. Falls from 100 feet or more are almost universally fatal except for some notable exceptions where the victims lived. Most of those rare survival stories were due to an unusually […]
PROTECT YOUR KIDS FROM UNSAFE AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | June 26th, 2019 | Firm News
Illinois parents often struggle with finding activities in which to engage their kids on the long summer days that stretch into warm, starlit evenings. One popular pastime is to load up the kids and head to an amusement park or local fair or carnival. Most children, tweens and teens love to spin and flip around […]
AVOID THESE CAR INSURANCE CLAIM MISTAKES AFTER A CRASH
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | May 25th, 2019 | Firm News
There’s never a good time for a motor vehicle accident, but if you find yourself in this situation in Belleville it’s critical to take the right steps. Your immediate attention should go toward stabilizing your health and treating your injuries. This will lead you to file an insurance claim as a means of seeking compensation. […]
HOW WOULD YOU REACT WHILE DRIVING IN TORNADIC CONDITIONS?
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | April 25th, 2019 | Firm News
Spring weather in the Midwest could test the patience of the biblical Job. One day, kids are out cavorting in the sunshine in shorts and T-shirts and the next, they’re bundled back up again in mittens and snow boots. But by far the most destructive spring weather patterns in the Midwest are tornadoes. While spring […]
DISTRACTED DRIVING STUDIES FOCUS ON CELLPHONE INTERACTIONS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | March 27th, 2019 | Firm News
Most drivers will acknowledge that cellphone usage behind the wheel can be very unsafe, even when hands-free units are being used in conversations. Certainly the campaign to ditch texting while driving has made drivers aware of the dangers. But that doesn’t mean that the relationship between drivers and smartphone usage is entirely clear. To date, […]
PAYING ATTENTION TO DOGS’ BODY LANGUAGE CAN AVERT ATTACKS
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | February 25th, 2019 | Firm News
Dogs certainly have a special place in many homes here in Illinois. Whether they are considered treasured family members in their own right or workers with important jobs to do, there is no doubt that dogs of all breeds play important roles in people’s lives. But that is not to say that owning a dog […]
CAR ACCIDENTS MAY LEAVE VICTIMS WITH DEADLY, PAINLESS INJURIES
On Behalf of Law Office of Van-Lear P. Eckert, PC | January 24th, 2019 | Firm News
Anyone who has ever experienced a car accident without suffering serious injuries has probably felt a sense of relief. Of course, it is always good to avoid serious injury in a dangerous situation, but car accidents often cause real harm that victims cannot feel for hours or even days, which is dangerous in its own […]