Illinois is considered a major transportation hub due in no small part to its centralized location and access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway. The Mississippi River that defines part of Illinois’ border with other states also provides access to the Gulf of Mexico. Whether dealing with imported or exported goods, there is a fair chance that a product will travel through Illinois at some point.

If you take time to research different approaches for minimizing your chances of causing or becoming involved in a crash, you’ll quickly find that winterizing your vehicle is at the top of the list. This information might catch you a bit off-guard if you’ve only ever heard the term “winterize” used in conjunction with storing a boat or camper or prepping a home for the winter.

You can take steps to optimize your vehicle’s functionality and safety during the winter months, so read on to learn what those are. These strategies will hopefully keep you on the road and accident-free during some of the most bitterly cold days of the year.

We see a lot of snow and ice in the winter here in Marion, IL. This familiarity often makes some of us more confident in our abilities to navigate certain terrain than others who aren’t as used to it. That’s not necessarily a good thing.

The accumulation of snow and ice can result in slips and falls if someone loses their footing on such surfaces. Such an incident can result in someone suffering serious injuries.

Large trucks can be dangerous, but they are also a necessary part of everyday life in Illinois. Everything from grocery stores and restaurants to retail establishments rely on these large trucks to safely transport products in a timely manner. Protecting passenger vehicle occupants while also balancing consumer needs is essential.

There’s no question that driving through slush can be dangerous. Slick, slippery, icy, wet, slushy roads present significant hazards to motorists attempting to navigate safely through these tricky winter pitfalls. Our state is no stranger to the perils winter brings to drivers in the northern parts of our nation. As Illinois drivers, we are well familiar with the risks associated with snow and ice. But how dangerous is driving through slush?

Prince Law Firm is proud to announce that Founding Attorney Mark D. Prince was selected as a 2022 Illinois Super Lawyer in Personal Injury-Plaintiff. Super Lawyers creates a list of attorneys in each state who practice quality and excellence in their work. This list recognizes no more than 5% of lawyers in each state. Being selected for an annual publication of the Super Lawyers list does not guarantee that an attorney will be selected again the following year. Mark Prince is honored to have been recognized by Super Lawyers once again, after having been selected as a 2019 Illinois Super Lawyer.

Accidents involving lift trucks like forklifts, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks can cause severe and even permanent damage to workers. If you’ve been injured on the job and need help obtaining the benefits you need to recover, reach out to a workers’ compensation attorney from Prince Law Firm for expert legal assistance on your claim.

When you can no longer take care of your elderly loved one in your home, or they can no longer take care of themselves in their own home, you might make the decision for them to live in a residential care home. A residential care home is slightly different than a nursing home or a long-term care facility.

Illinois will see the effects of several significant legislative changes over the next year. In this article we have complied information about a few of the new laws that will be put into effect in the coming months. These include new laws and amendments in education, employment law, and minimum wage requirements. We hope that this information will be relevant to many of the clients we serve in Marion, IL and the surrounding areas. Please contact Prince Law Firm with any further questions about the content of this article. We always welcome conversations about the legal matters that are important to you and your family.

Not all dog owners are careful about restraining their dogs when visitors or workers come to their property. Even dogs that people claim are generally friendly are capable of biting people who do not provoke them. If you were recently bitten by a dog, it is important to understand the potential impact of the bite and what to do next. A dog bite injury can be very serious, and this is true whether the dog is small or large.