Pedestrian accidents rose nationwide again in 2019. Projections from the GHSA reveal 2019 as the deadliest year for pedestrians in over 30 years. The reasons why pedestrian fatalities are increasing vary. Distracted driving and other reckless driving behaviors continue to be a factor in many pedestrian accidents. The increase in the number of SUVs on…
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Three Most Serious Injuries After a Head-On Collision
All types of motor vehicle accidents have the potential for causing catastrophic and life-threatening injuries. However, head-on collisions can be extremely dangerous. The injuries from a head-on collision can cause debilitating conditions. Working with an Illinois personal injury attorney can help you recover maximum compensation for head-on collision injuries. Three Common Injuries Caused by a…
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Why Getting Put On The Injured List Is Not Considered A Workplace Injury
The 2020 baseball season was supposed to be one for the history books. The Cubs were scheduled to play a series in London against their archrivals, while the White Sox were all set for the first ever MLB game at the storried Field of Dreams. Then the pandemic hit. Spring Training was called off, and…
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What Do Ships, Elevators, The L & Amusement Park Rides Have In Common?
What do ships, elevators, the L, and amusement park rides have in common? Under Illinois law, they are all considered “common carriers.” This means they all have a special responsibility to protect the people that choose to ride on them. Although your safety is not guaranteed when you get on a bus or take out-of-town…
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Identifying A Brain Injury Can Be Critical To Getting You The Compensation You Deserve
The human brain is a wondrous thing. It is the seat of your soul and home to your personality, not to mention the control center that keeps your heart beating and legs walking. Even slight brain injuries can have a dramatic impact on your life, which is why the Stein & Shulman team urges all…
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Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit After A Crime
Losing a loved one is never easy, but losing someone because they were the victim of a crime is devastating. While the criminal who caused their death may face criminal prosecution, that alone may not provide the closure your family craves or the financial compensation you need to move forward. In these situations, filing a…
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Be Safe While Walking & Biking This Summer
They say every cloud has a silver lining if you look closely enough. The horrors of the coronavirus pandemic have us all desperately looking for that bright spot. Some of us have found it in the extra time we are able to spend outdoors. Walking and bicycling have become popular ways to pass the time…
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I Got COVID-19 At Work. Can I Sue?
Numerous Chicago area residents have contacted our office in recent weeks wondering whether their employer can be held responsible for their coronavirus diagnosis. Unfortunately, our answer to these inquiries is every lawyer’s favorite answer — it depends. It depends because this is a shifting area of law, and each individual’s situation is different. It is…
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Accidents Do Not Disappear Despite Drop In Driving
Since the Coronavirus crisis began, many of us have been staying home as much as possible. This means we are putting fewer miles on our cars, but it does not mean that we should be less concerned about getting in an accident when we do get behind the wheel. According to research by the Northwestern…
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Don’t Let The Coronavirus Prevent You From Seeking Compensation
Our lives have been turned upside down by this virus, which has taken so much from all of us. We are grieving lost loved ones. We are worried about those who have survived, but still have lingering symptoms that impact their quality of life. We long to return to the way things were. How the…
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