What exactly is a jackknife accident? It’s an accident involving a commercial truck that is pulling a trailer. When the trailer moves from behind the truck toward the body of the truck, it forms the shape of a “V” or a jackknife. These accidents are often caused by speeding, poor weather conditions, sudden braking, and…
Continue reading…How to Build a Successful Premises Liability Case
Illinois property owners and those who operate businesses have a duty to maintain the property or premises in a reasonably safe condition for those who are there lawfully. If that duty is breached, very often people will get injured. If you slip and fall and injure yourself on unsalted ice at the entrance to your…
Continue reading…Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
According to government data, nationwide traffic fatalities involving pedestrians went up by 2% in the first nine months of 2022. In 2021, Illinois reported a total of 3,738 pedestrian crashes, 213 of which involved fatalities and 852 incapacitating injuries. Traffic data for the city of Chicago showed a total of 2,045 accidents involving pedestrians in…
Continue reading…Safety Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Chicago is home to one of the country’s most impressive architectural skylines and one of the five great lakes. It’s no surprise that many of its residents enjoy riding motorcycles to take in the views. Whether you are a weekend road warrior or your bike is your main form of transportation, you share the road…
Continue reading…How to Prepare your Traumatic Brain Injury Case
According to the Center of Disease Control, traumatic brain injuries are often caused by bumps or blows to a person’s head. These types of injuries can frequently occur as a result of a fall or a motor vehicle collision. Any injury that potentially involves the brain must be treated with the utmost seriousness. Fortunately, advances…
Continue reading…When is Lyft or Uber Responsible for Your Accident?
Lyft and Uber, the main ride-sharing apps, provide great transportation options for Chicago residents. They also offer a great opportunity for drivers to take part in the modern gig economy. Smart phones, apps, and independent contractors driving passengers is a fairly new phenomenon. In the case of an accident, it’s logical to ask when is…
Continue reading…Steps to Take if you’ve Been a Victim of a Rear-End Accident
Chicago is a big, busy city. Teeming with vehicles and people, with everyone multi-tasking and on the go, rear-end accidents are going to happen. What causes them? Oftentimes, a distracted driver, tailgating, or bad weather is a factor. Being a victim of a rear-end accident in the best case scenario is a nuisance that derails…
Continue reading…Injured While Passing By A Construction Site? You Are Not Alone.
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…
Continue reading…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…
Continue reading…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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