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 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 […]

One of the busiest weekends of the year in Chicago is Labor Day weekend. Almost everyone has the day off, attending events like barbecues, family gatherings, and get-togethers with friends. Unfortunately, the heavy traffic and increased alcohol consumption may lead to an increase of Chicago Labor Day car accidents. The Chicago car accident attorneys at […]

Summer is winding down and many Chicago children return to school before the Labor Day weekend. Some students will be catching a ride on the big yellow buses parents depend on to safely transport their children to and from school, while others will be riding their bicycles or walking. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers remind […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Fourth of July is a perfect time to spend quality time with your friends and family and celebrate. Is there anything better than watching fireworks, grilling, swimming, and boating in one of Chicago’s many harbors? While the upcoming holiday weekend is sure to be fun-filled, the activities surrounding the Fourth of July are often […]

The National Safety Council (NSC) has designated June as National Safety Month. The organization uses the event to help educate people about potential safety hazards and ways to avoid injuries. For 2023, the NSC is emphasizing hazard recognition, slip and fall accident prevention, and workplace accidents. NSC’s safety initiative takes on a whole new meaning […]