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Halloween Safety Tips 2022 Quick Points for Lazy Readers: Avoid Full-Face Masks Understand that Long Costumes are More Dangerous Nocturnal Animals Do Not Know it is Halloween Be sure to Watch Your Footing  Avoid Shortcuts Through the Woods–That Hardly ever turns out well for anybody. Halloween is a great opportunity to celebrate with friends and… Read More

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

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

Slip and fall cases are a type of accident can happen to anyone and at the most unexpected times.  These cases are also known as “premises liability” cases in Illinois.  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… Read More

How do tires impact auto accidents? 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 tires. A good set of tires can… Read More

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

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

Snowball fights have been a childhood pastime for as long as winter and children have existed. Apparently the exception, at least for the past century, has been the town of Severance in Colorado. Its law against throwing snowballs was incorporated in the town charter sometime in the 1920s for reasons that are unknown to history,according… Read More

Winter is here, and Illinois is seeing its share of snow, sleet, and ice. When driving in that type of weather, it’s crucial to be prepared. Here are some tips on safe driving and how to avoid auto accidents while driving in the snow. You may have heard these before, but they bear repeating. When… Read More

In the United States, opioid abuse runs rampant, and in truth large drug companies such as Purdue Pharma and distributors such as Cardinal shoulder the bulk of the blame. Still, in certain circumstances, doctors have some responsibility as well. Despite knowing that opioid pain relievers are addicting, the companies responsible for making and marketing the… Read More