Police Still Looking for Hit-and-Run Driver Chicago, Illinois– April 20, 2018 (ABC 7) According to a report from ABC 7, police are still looking for information about a hit-and-run pedestrian wreck that occurred last Thursday night. Around nine in the evening on Thursday, April 19, 2018, a red Jeep Renegade struck a woman who was…
Continue reading…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…
Continue reading…How to Help Your Attorney During an Illinois Personal Injury Case
If you have been injured and have hired an attorney, you have an important role in your case. Although your attorney will meet all legal deadlines, submit evidence, argue in court, and negotiate settlements on your behalf, your attorney cannot provide the best representation possible without your help. You and your attorney are a team,…
Continue reading…How Do I Recover If I Am the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident in Illinois?
If you have been injured in a hit and run accident, you are probably feeling frustrated, angry, and confused. The thought that a driver could cause a serious accident and drive away is despicable. However, hit and run accidents happen quite often, leaving victims bewildered and overwhelmed. Fortunately, the state of Illinois has protections in…
Continue reading…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…
Continue reading…Questions to Ask a Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer About Your Injury Case
What to Ask Your Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer About Your Injury Case Although many people understand the importance of asking prospective attorneys questions during an initial consultation, the questions asked before you meet with the attorney can be just as important. There are over 62,000 lawyers in Illinois, and most clients only have time to…
Continue reading…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…
Continue reading…Freshly Mopped Floor Slip and Fall Lawsuit Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois
Freshly Mopped Floor Slip and Fall Lawsuit Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois Slip and Fall Injury Settlements, Lawsuits, and Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. They happen when you least expect it, especially on recently mopped floors. If you or someone you love has fallen on a…
Continue reading…Paying Medical Bills Before Receiving Personal Injury Compensation
Paying Medical Bills Before Receiving Personal Injury Compensation Car crashes can cause medical bills to pile up rapidly. The total medical cost for an accident can be overwhelming. The average person would have a difficult time trying to dig out of a pile of medical bills caused by accident. A personal injury settlement is in…
Continue reading…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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