Each June, we spotlight National Safety Month by observing the National Safety Council’s (NSC) initiative to reduce injuries both in the workplace and beyond. Slip and fall prevention is an important part of that, as these incidents account for 12% of total falls that result in emergency room visits. Slip and falls at work are […]
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Injured by a Defective Father’s Day Gift?
Father’s Day is coming up soon and if you haven’t picked out a gift for your dad, now’s the time. While you might have picked out what you thought was a perfect gift, some gifts, however, may result in harm or property damage. This is especially common in gifts given on Father’s Day, like grills, […]
Ride to Work Day: How to Share the Road in Chicago
Monday, June 20, 2022 is International Ride to Work Day. This is a day to recognize fellow travelers who use motorcycles and scooters instead of cars and trucks to get where they need to go. Every Illinois motorcycle lawyer knows just how important it is for motorcyclists to be recognized and respected on the road. […]
Tips for Flood Driving Safety in Chicago
Inclement weather can put a damper on anyone’s commute. Unfortunately, bad driving conditions can sneak up seemingly out of nowhere and increase your chances of a car accident. As summertime approaches and temperatures begin to rise, rain showers tend to be more prevalent and heavy rains can lead to a Chicago flash flood, which is […]
How to Help Your Mom After a Chicago Mother’s Day Accident
Mother’s Day is the time of year when we honor the givers of life. No one likes to think about their mother being hurt. The unfortunate reality is that many people find themselves in horrible circumstances through no fault of their own. If your mother, wife, or another loved one suffers injury in a Chicago […]
3 Tips to Avoid a Wreck on Cinco de Mayo in Chicago
Are you and your friends planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Chicago at any of the planned community celebrations, parties at a local park, booze cruises, bar crawls, festive restaurants, or the Latino Art Fair found in and around the windy city? Then, you need to keep in mind how too much of a […]
Is There a Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents in Illinois?
When injured in a car accident in the state of Illinois, you only have a specific amount of time to seek damages against the party or parties responsible for those injuries. This is referred to as a statute of limitations. The law itself can be found under the Illinois Statutes Chapter 735. Civil Procedure § […]
Can You Sue for Emotional Distress in Chicago?
When an accident happens, victims suffer. Sometimes, this suffering comes in the form of property damage and physical injury. Often, mental anguish and emotional distress accompany these losses. It’s only natural to think of a personal injury lawsuit after an accident when someone else was negligent for the damage. But, can you file an emotional […]
What Are Causes of Chicago Single-Vehicle Accidents?
While many crashes in the news each evening involve multiple vehicles, catastrophic injury can also happen in single-vehicle accidents. In case you or a family member experience this, it’s important to know your rights after a single-vehicle accident. It’s also important to know your options when it comes to single-vehicle accident claims. The Chicago car […]
How to Avoid a Post-Tornado Injury in Illinois and Indiana
Three destructive tornadoes are said to have blown through multiple counties in Southern Illinois and Northeastern Indiana late June 20 and early June 21, 2021. Winds in excess of 140mph left more than 211,000 people without electricity across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio, according to PowerOutage.US. At least 9 people were injured, with one […]