Chicago winters can be brutal, with average temperatures below freezing and snow and ice blanketing the city. These conditions can increase the risk of injuries, both indoors and outdoors. Unfortunately, common Chicago winter injuries can quickly turn your season upside down and ruin your winter. In this blog, the Chicago personal injury attorneys at Lerner […]
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What are the Best Chicago Winter Sports Activities?
Are your family and friends fighting an annual bout of cabin fever? Sounds like you need to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Thankfully, there are a number of exciting Chicago winter sports for you to enjoy. There are a few measures you can take to be sure that your winter remains a wonderland. […]
Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams This Season
With the holiday shopping season underway, it is important for shoppers to remain vigilant—while you’re scouring the internet for the best gift deals, scammers may also be trying to steal your money and personal data. Holiday scams vary and evolve each year as hacking techniques advance. Stay up to date on this year’s most widespread […]
Winter Truck Driving Safety Tips From an Injury Lawyer
Winter driving can be dangerous for everyone, but it’s especially challenging for truck drivers. With longer stopping distances and reduced visibility, navigating icy roads in a semi-truck requires extra caution and preparation. To navigate these challenges on the road and stay safe, truck drivers must be prepared by following these winter truck driving safety tips. […]
How to Not Fall Victim to Pedestrian Winter Accidents
In wintertime, danger sometimes seems to lurk around every corner. Ice can seem invisible. That “wintry mix” sounds less like a festive snack to enjoy during a Bears game and more like a warning. Save slipping and sliding for the slopes and the rink. Follow these tips to avoid pedestrian winter accidents in Illinois. Also, […]
Northwest Indiana Winter Driving Tips
Winter in northwest Indiana means rain, sleet, snow, and other inclement weather conditions. These weather extremes can result in car accidents, injuries, and wrongful deaths in the worst-case scenarios. That is why our Merrillville personal injury team wants to arm you with Indiana winter driving safety tips, so that you’re prepared for the challenging weather […]
How to Avoid a Christmas Light Electrocution Injury
The snow falls, the hot cocoa warms on the stove, and the Christmas tree stands ready for decorating in your living room. You can feel the hum of excitement around your home as the holiday season gets ready to take shape. Don’t let that hum change into the buzz of a disastrous Christmas light electrocution […]
Halloween in Chicago Safety Tips
Halloween is right around the corner. Just about everyone looks forward to this unique celebration as it gives people of all ages an opportunity to dress up, party, eat candy, and enjoy life. However, if you are not careful, you may end up in a dangerous situation and could suffer an injury this Halloween in […]
The Truth about Chicago Helmet Laws May Surprise You
There are three states in the US that have no official law enforcing helmet use: Illinois, Iowa, and New Hampshire. That means Chicago helmet laws don’t actually exist. However, a judge can find a motorcycle driver “negligent” for not wearing a helmet during a traffic accident. So even if the motorcycle collision or crash is […]
How To Prevent Chicago Bicycle Accidents
According to The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), the city’s bike network has grown by 32% in the past four years. With increased bicycle traffic in the city, accidents are bound to happen. Besides infrastructure improvements, preventing Chicago bicycle accidents is a shared responsibility among cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. Lerner and Rowe’s Chicago injury attorneys […]