Self Driving Car Accident Lawyers in Chicago Who is Liable in a Self-driving Car Accident in the State of Illinois? Illinois has recently changed its laws to allow for the testing of self-driving vehicles on the state’s roadways. A number of states have permitted the testing of driverless technology created by companies such as Tesla…
Continue reading…Tragic Hit-and-Run Accident Kills One in Stone Park, Illinois
STONE PARK, IL- Abc7chicago.com writes that a man died in a pedestrian accident. The victim was identified as Mr. Cortez, 57. Cortez was reported to have been hit by a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Cortez was crossing the road on the 1600 block of Manheim at about 6:25 in the evening when the speeding vehicle struck…
Continue reading…Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash Kills 57-Year-Old Man in Stone Park, Illinois
STONE PARK, IL- The chicago.suntimes.com writes that a man died after being struck by a car on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in Stone Park. The victim was identified as Mr. Cortez, 57 of Northlake. Cortez was hit by a car at about 6:25 in the evening. The driver then fled the scene of the fatal accident….
Continue reading…What to Do After a You Have Been Injured in Car Accident in Chicago
Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Chicago Steps to Take When Injured in a Traffic Accident in Chicago, Illinois Car crashes are common, frightening and disorienting. After being in a car accident, many people are confused. It is important to be cautious about your actions following a crash. The things that a person does and says…
Continue reading…Teenage Girl Killed by Drunk Driver in Oak Lawn, Illinois
CHICAGO, IL- Chicago.cbslocal.com writes that a 15-year-old girl was killed when she was hit by a vehicle in Chicago Ridge at about 7:45 in the morning on Monday, February 4, 2019. Reports indicate that the driver had been arrested for allegedly stealing alcohol. The driver was released and got back into his vehicle. The girl, who…
Continue reading…Police Seek Driver from Serious Hit-and-Run Crash in Englewood
CHICAGO, IL- The chicago.suntimes.com writes that a black SUV is being sought after it was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Englewood on Chicago’s South Side.* The incident took place at about 9:31 in the morning on January 12, 2019. The vehicle was heading northbound on Throop Street when it slammed into another vehicle. Three people…
Continue reading…Higher Risks of PTSD, Depression in Patients With Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
Recent reports in the news suggest mental problems could be more likely in people who suffer mild traumatic brain injuries. These types of injuries are often seen in car accident or assault victims. The research, which was published in JAMA Psychiatry, indicates that unlike other traumatic injuries not impacting the brain had lower instances of…
Continue reading…What Happens to the Brain When it is Injured in an Accident?
Car accidents are one of the main causes of traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are those injuries that involve destruction or damage to a person’s brain tissues. In addition to car accidents, assaults, falls and gunshot wounds can all cause traumatic brain injuries. Closed head injuries are those that involve a person getting hit…
Continue reading…Electric Scooter ER Visits Often Involve Head Injuries
A recent study conducted by JAMA indicates that about 40 percent of emergency room visits resulting from electronic scooter crashes involve head injuries, making these the most common cause of serious injury associated with these vehicles.* Other common injuries include fractures, cuts, and bruises. Electric scooters can reach speeds up to 35 miles per hour….
Continue reading…New Research Indicates Head Injuries and Fractures Often Caused by E-Scooters
A recent study indicates that head injuries and fractures are commonly caused injuries among people who ride e-scooters. The study looked at 249 people who were treated for injuries after being involved in crashes on scooters. The research was conducted at two facilities, The UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical…
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