Pedestrian Accidental Deaths are on a Downward Trend

Several studies have concluded that American pedestrians are not getting any safer. The Governors Highway Safety Association noted that the number of pedestrians killed in 2017 actually reached its highest point in 33 years. Interestingly, other types of traffic deaths decreased. Pedestrian deaths from five states comprise nearly half of all of the pedestrian deaths…

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Do Helmets Really Help in Illinois Bicycle Accidents?

Across the country, there are debates on the utility of helmets. Some states and cities have mandatory helmet laws; others do not. Experts on both sides argue about how effective helmets really are in serious bicycle accidents. One study showed that the chances of suffering a traumatic brain injury are cut in half by wearing…

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Slip and Fall Injury at a Chicago Hotel

Hotel Slip and Fall Injury Claims, Lawsuits and Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer in Chicago Explains the Process of a Hotel Slip and Fall Injury Lawsuit Under Illinois Law Chicago has numerous hotels that service the city’s thousands of annual tourists and business people. These hotels have an obligation to make…

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Food Poisoning, E coli, & Salmonella Claims

Food Poisoning Attorneys in Chicago, Illinois E coli, Salmonella Food Poisoning Claims, Lawsuits and Lawyers A major restaurant chain suffered an outbreak of food poisoning in 2015. Sixty people across the United States, including one in Illinois, suffered food poisoning after eating at this chain. Fortunately, there were no deaths, but numerous people were hospitalized…

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