Koester & Bradley, LLP knows that the Corona virus outbreak can leave clients feeling helpless, even if you are a present client. Tom Koester and Ryan Bradley, as well as our employees, are abiding by both Illinois State and Federal guidelines regarding shelter in place orders. In the process we have learned a great deal… Read More
What are the Most Common Injuries After a Car Accident In Illinois?
Car accidents happen. It is just a fact of life. In fact according to the New York Times, American have a 1 in 103 chance of suffering a death from a cart accident. Still, car crashes and accidents usually do not result in death. When you’re injured in a vehicle accident in Central Illinois or… Read More
Train and Automobile Collisions in Illinois: A Deadly Combination
It may be surprising to learn that accidents involving railroad track and crossings and automobiles and pedestrians are very frequent in Central Illinois. In fact Champaign Urbana has had a large number of injuries given the large amount of pedestrian traffic with the University of Illinois and large population base for downstate Illinois. The most… Read More
Quick Tip of the Day: What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall cases, otherwise known as premises liability cases, are a type of accident can happen to anyone and at the most unexpected times. Our injury law team reviews hundreds of such claims for prospective clients each year. While it is possible for a severe fall to happen without the presence of negligence, in… Read More
When and How Most Illinois Car Accidents Happen
Koester & Bradley Discusses How and When Auto Accident Happen Auto mishaps are the leading cause of death among individuals aged 1 to 34 years old nationally. The same general pattern holds true for Illinois as a state and also Champaign County and Central Illinois where Koester & Bradley focuses its personal injury practice. Over… Read More
Illinois State Troopers: Protecting Drivers Across Central Illinois
Everyone who has had the pleasure of navigating the highways they pass through Central Illinois in Champaign County has no doubt been on the lookout for the Illinois State Troopers. Each day these law enforcement professionals put their lives on the line to make sure that travelers on Illinois highways are safe and secure. Illinois… Read More
The Vital Importance of Tires for Driving Safety
Koester & Bradley Tells You All You Need to Know About Burning Rubber At Koester & Bradley our auto accident lawsuit team as well as our trucking accident litigators constantly see the carnage that can result from poor tire maintenance and worn out tires. It is understandable that Illinois drivers are reluctant to think about… Read More
Semi Trucks Are Annoying and Dangerous–Don’t Let Them Hurt You
How to share the road with Trucks on Interstate Highways With 10 gears, 500 horsepower, hauling 80,000 pounds and an average cruising speed of 65-70 miles per hour, today’s commercial vehicles were built with the long-haul in mind. But if you’ve ever gotten stuck behind an 18-wheeler in the city, you are all too aware… Read More
Does FDA Clearance Mean a Medical Device is Safe? No!
If a medical device or a drug is “cleared” by the FDA, is the device or drug safe? Surprisingly, the answer is No. With the premiere of the Netflix Documentary, “The Bleeding Edge,” Illinois residents and those across the United States are finally becoming aware of a startling fact that Illinois defective product attorneys at… Read More
Winter Time Premises Liability (How to deal with winter time slip and fall cases)
It’s early march in Illinois and we know one thing for sure–winter is not over yet. As Central Illinois and the Chicago Illinois area alike experience nearly 100 degree temperature fluxuations, ice and bitter cold are here for at least a few months. Residential home and business owners should take care to prevent weather-related accidents… Read More
