Posts by Neal S. Gainsberg
Injuries on School Buses
With the new school year starting, it is normal to worry about accidents and injuries that could occur on school buses. You meet the school bus driver at the bus stop, watch your child get on and wave back at you, and the bus pulls off with the most precious cargo on board. Even though…
Read MoreRubbernecking Is a Form of Distracted Driving
Something interesting or distracting is always happening on the sides of the roads across Chicago. Whether it is a person being pulled over or arrested or a severe accident that caused a vehicle to flip, drivers are often tempted to watch these scenes unfold. While you may think that this is completely harmless, it is…
Read MoreNiles Woman Killed in Suspected Road Rage Collision in South Loop
On Saturday, September 14, Giselle Chavez, a 21-year-old Nile resident, lost her life in a road rage accident on the South Loop. Per the Chicago Sun-Times: “Police Monday were looking for two motorists, including the driver of a red pickup truck equipped with a tow-conversion kit that allegedly “rammed” the woman’s SUV, apparently mistaking her…
Read MoreThe Role of Red Light and Speed Cameras in Chicago Accident Claims
It’s common to notice red light and speed cameras at different roads and intersections throughout Chicago. The goal of these cameras is to ensure that drivers stop at red lights and drive within the posted speed limits when navigating the roadways. If a driver does not obey the speed limit or runs a red light,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Post-Concussion Syndrome
When a person experiences a concussion from a motor vehicle accident, construction accident, slip and fall accident, boating accident, or any other type of accident, they may develop a condition called post-concussion syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome is a complex brain injury that may be difficult to pinpoint and diagnose due to its similarity to other medical…
Read MoreInadequate Training for Truck Drivers
Truck drivers need experience, education, and training to successfully operate 18-wheelers. Trucks are heavy, tall, wide, and powerful machines that pose severe risks to everyone else on the road. If a truck driver lacks the proper training, they could put themselves and other individuals in severe danger. When a driver without proper training or credentials…
Read MoreWhen Accidents Happen at Amusement Parks
Residents of Chicago are in close proximity to several amusement parks, such as Six Flags Great America, Pirates’ Cove, Santa’s Village, Safari Land, and many others. Parents frequently take advantage of spending time with their families at these amusement parks, especially during the warmer months. However, when a day of food, rides, and thrill turns…
Read MoreAll Drugs – Even the Legal Ones – Can Create Dangerous Drivers
Most people think of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth, or ecstasy as the types of drugs that impair your driving capabilities and cause dangerous crashes. However, even the legal drugs that your doctor prescribes or that you buy over the counter can have serious effects on your driving. Most of the time, these drugs will provide…
Read MoreHit-and-Run Leaves Jogger Severely Injured in Greektown
A hit-and-run crash left a Greektown jogger with severe injuries and needing surgical intervention this past Sunday. Forty-four-year-old Kelly Mahan was crossing the street at Madison and Halston when a car turning right struck her and kept going. Mahan’s sister told ABC 7, “My sister has been in surgery for six hours. She has three…
Read MoreDoes Chicago Have a Distracted Driver Problem?
Even though Chicago has taken certain steps and measures to prevent and combat distracted driving, it continues to be a major issue throughout the city and the state. Distracted driving can come in various forms and can affect a driver’s vision, cognitive thinking, and physical or manual performance. It is important to know that any…
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