Dog attacks and bites are not rare occurrences in the United States. Every year, thousands of people are injured by dogs, often in situations that were preventable with responsible pet ownership and proper precautions. Recent data shows that Chicago ranked third among all U.S. cities for dog attacks on postal…
Hit and run accidents are a troubling and unfortunately common occurrence in Chicago’s busy streets. A hit and run crash happens when a driver involved in a collision leaves the scene without stopping to provide contact information, rendering aid, or reporting the incident to law enforcement. Illinois law strictly prohibits…
Rideshares (Uber, Lyft, and other Transportation Network Providers, or TNPs) are an entrenched part of Chicago’s transportation network. They offer convenience, reduced need for parking, and often a safer alternative to drunk driving. But rideshares also create unique safety and legal issues: from verifying that the vehicle picking you up…
Car accidents often look sudden and obvious: bent metal, airbags, broken glass, but many of the injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions don’t announce themselves right away. Some symptoms take hours, days, or even weeks to appear. That delay can affect your health and your ability to protect your legal…
Driving downtown Chicago, whether you’re commuting into the Loop, delivering goods, or navigating crowded side streets after a late shift, demands constant attention. Congested intersections, pedestrians, bicyclists, streetcars, delivery vehicles, and unpredictable traffic patterns leave almost no margin for error. When a driver is tired, that small margin disappears. Fatigue…
When your life has been changed by a brain injury caused by a car accident, slip and fall, or work injury, the last thing you need is an insurance adjuster who minimizes your symptoms and offers a low settlement. Brain injuries, including concussions and more serious traumatic brain injuries (TBIs),…
Falls are among the most common and most serious health events affecting nursing home residents. Because residents are older, frailer, often living with multiple chronic conditions and cognitive impairment, a single slip or trip can lead to fractures, hospitalizations, loss of independence, or death. Nursing homes are on the front…
When people talk about a car’s “black box,” they usually mean the vehicle’s event data recorder (EDR). An EDR is an electronic device built into a vehicle that captures short bursts of technical data immediately before, during, and after a car accident, things like vehicle speed, brake use, airbag deployment,…
The Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/I-94) is one of Chicago’s busiest and most critical traffic corridors, funneling commuter, commercial, and long-distance traffic through the city’s south side. Its high volumes, complex interchanges, and frequent weather swings make the Dan Ryan a location where a single mistake or a sudden hazard can…
When you’ve been injured in an accident, speaking with a personal injury lawyer is one of the most important steps you can take toward protecting your rights and pursuing compensation. However, what you say, and what you don’t say, can significantly impact your case. Many accident victims make the mistake…