People joke there are only two seasons in the Chicago area — winter and construction. It’s one of those jokes that is funny because it’s true. What is not funny are the number of injuries suffered by Chicagoans who are passing by construction sites. Whether you were walking, driving, or riding a bike by a…
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Will My Case Go To Trial?
Television shows and movies about the legal process often culminate in a dramatic courtroom scene where the good guys win, the bad guys lose, and everyone walks out the door satisfied that justice was served. Outside of Hollywood, the legal system works a little bit differently. Stein & Shulman works to get our Chicago area…
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Need For Speed Increases Risk Of Serious Injuries And May Reduce Compensation
In the movie Top Gun, Captain Tom “Stinger” Jordan admonishes Tom Cruise’s Maverick by telling him “Your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash.” It’s one of the most often quoted lines from the film, and a good reminder for all of us to check ourselves when we deliberately rush into unnecessary danger. There…
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How Much Is Your Case Worth? It Depends On Your Economic And Non-Economic Damages
In the 1800s, Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle started calling economics “the dismal science.” It was a dig at the fact that economists boil the whole world down to supply and demand, turning people into the numbers. The phrase soon took on a life of its own, as everyone dumped on economists who made depressing predictions…
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Pet Owners Are Responsible For What Happens When Their Dog Is Off-Leash
“In the right home, with informed, responsible owners, even Jasper could have had a safe, happy life. But in that home, on that morning, he was only dangerous.” Those are the words of New York Times author Susanne Craig who watched in horror as her beloved dog Chloe was attacked by Jasper, a neighborhood dog…
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Toddler’s Death Is A Reminder That Dog Bites Can Be Fatal
The danger of a dog bite is easy to forget when you are cuddling your precious pup. But no matter how well-trained they are, dogs are animals with natural instincts that cannot be tamed. The recent death of an Illinois toddler is a tragic reminder that we must all take care when a dog is…
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The 3 Most Dangerous Types Of Car Accidents
Stein & Shulman’s experienced team of car accident attorneys has decades of experience helping Chicagoland drivers seek compensation following serious car accidents. Over the years we have seen some seriously bad accidents. The worst ones often have similar characteristics. No Seat Belts The worst accidents, with the most gruesome injuries and deaths, are accidents where…
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Cool Tech Makes Winter Driving Safer
This spring, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association hosted its second annual “March Madness” style tournament searching for “The Coolest Thing Made In Illinois.” This year’s winner is a nifty product made right here in the greater Chicago area that makes winter driving safer by reducing the risk of serious car accidents at busy intersections on snowy…
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The Danger of Large Passenger Vans
There are many reasons why large vans are so appealing. With large groups of people, the costs associated with transportation can quickly add up. Taking multiple cars also means multiple trips to the gas station, multiple tolls, as well as the difficulty of coordinating with one another. Flying can be extremely expensive. But with a…
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What to do When You’ve Been Injured on Public Transportation
Accidents happen every single day. Unfortunately, they often happen on public transportation, seriously or fatally injuring passengers. Though public transportation only accounts for 1.5 percent of fatal accidents in the U.S., it still affects a good amount of people. There are many different issues that come into play when public transportation vehicles, such as buses,…
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