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Anticipation and Communication are Keys to Safe Commercial Vehicle Operation
When preparing for your commercial driver’s license (CDL) testing, the single most helpful study aid is your state’s CDL manual. The CDL manual covers many different commercial driving topics ranging from pre-trip inspections to whether your vehicle requires a CDL...
Illinois Appellate Court Decision Demonstrates Heightened Standard for §155 First-Party Bad Faith Claims
In a decision issued on Thursday, June 18, 2020, the Illinois First District Appellate Court further illustrated the distinction between proving a claim is covered under an insurance policy and proving entitlement to damages for an insurer’s bad faith denial...
What Kinds of Compensation Are Available in the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program is a U.S. federal program that offers compensation to people injured by vaccines. If you suffered a serious reaction to a vaccination, keep reading to find out what types of compensation are available to...
Illinois Supreme Court: No immunity for ambulance driver who runs a red light on the way to non-emergency transport
On June 18, 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court found that a paramedic driving an ambulance without a patient on a non-emergency trip was not covered by the immunity provision of the state’s Emergency Medical Services Systems Act.[1] The Court found...
NHTSA Releases Preliminary Findings on 2020 Q1 Traffic Deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation that creates and maintains a tremendous amount of highway safety data for the federal government. Recently, the NHTSA has released its preliminary Q1 2020...
E-Scooters Return to Chicago This Summer
According to the Chicago Tribune, the City of Chicago will participate in another electric scooter program this summer. The Tribune reports that the program is being reinstated, despite a “controversial” trial last year. Also, the city will have four times...
Sixth Circuit Finds Insurer Responsible for $3,000,000 Consent Judgment
In an unpublished decision handed down Friday, June 19, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that Hamilton Specialty Insurance is responsible for a $3,000,000 settlement entered into by its insured after Hamilton refused to defend...
California Appellate Court Hears Argument in First Major Roundup Loss for Monsanto
In early June of 2020, the California Court of Appeal First Appellate District heard an argument in the Dewayne Johnson v. Monsanto case. In 2018, a California jury awarded Dewayne Johnson, a school groundskeeper, $289 million after finding that Monsanto’s...
The Link Between Guillain Barre Syndrome and the Tdap Vaccine
In 2017, the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program amended the Vaccine Injury Table to include Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a vaccine injury associated with the annual flu shot. As of today, the influenza vaccine is the only vaccine listed on...
Calculating Stopping Distance in Semi-Trucks
For all of us that drive a sedan or SUV every day, we have a pretty good understanding of how long it takes our vehicle to stop. Obviously, certain things like speed and road conditions will affect how quickly we...