Chicago Personal Injury Law Blog
IL police launch new initiatives in fighting distracting driving
Like all states, Illinois struggles with distracted driving and the effects it has on the state. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in the state and the rest of America. It takes only a few seconds of looking away from the road to drift out...
Nursing home neglect is a widespread issue in Illinois
As your parents age, they will require an increasing amount of hands-on care. At some point, they may become completely dependent on you to take their medicine, get fed, navigate the house, bathe and to be driven to appointments. However much you love your parents,...
Did a birth injury cause your child’s cerebral palsy?
Anticipating the birth of your new baby you probably pictured a future with family dinners, vacations, sports practices, graduations, weddings and other exciting milestones. Parents never expect, nor are they prepared for, the life-changing news that their child has...
Construction’s “fatal four”: the leading causes of death for workers
Based on the extraordinary amount of scaffolding in the Downtown Chicago area, it is apparent that the growth and development of the city is dependent on the construction workers that tirelessly work to expand our skylines. Construction is a dangerous industry, so the...
The 5 most common OSHA violations that can leave construction workplaces liable
Construction workers are some of the most underappreciated people in the United States. Our daily lives see us utilizing the products of construction workers’ labor: from our streets, to our offices, to our homes. With over 33,270 construction laborers in Illinois...
Skateboarding in Chicago keeps getting better and safer
Chicago never makes the lists of the world’s greatest skateboarding cities. Everyone says Barcelona, Berlin and Melbourne have us beat. Some say New York, but what if you want a decent hotdog? Whatever they say, there are excellent places to skate here and more seem...
Thrill seeking motorcycle groups pose safety risk
Have you ever wondered what it's like to tear through the streets Chicago on a motorcycle, speeding in and out of traffic and enticing police without regard to public safety? Stunt motorcycle groups continuously mobilize each summer in Chicago, sometimes hundreds of...
Illinois fatalities caused by red-light runners up 50%
Traffic fatalities resulting from motorists running red lights are on the rise across Illinois and the nation, with the number of road deaths stemming from these circumstances reaching their highest number in a decade. The increasing number of people losing their...
Motorists driving hazardous cars may be held responsible
Illinois law requires drivers to keep their vehicles road-worthy and in good working condition. As the Secretary of State’s office puts it, “It is illegal to drive a vehicle that may be a hazard to any person or property.” When drivers fail to live up to their duty to...
The devastating impact of truck negligence and accidents in Illinois
Illinois is home to many interstates and highways, so traffic is no stranger to residents here. But a typical, boring commute can very quickly turn into a traumatic incident, especially if you find yourself in an accident with semi-truck. Because of their imposing...
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