Personal Injury

Every motorist – from passenger vehicle drivers to truck drivers and bus drivers – understand how important it is to keep the roadways clear when it snows. Some drivers even begin to feel a sense of relief when they see snowplows on the road beginning to salt the roads. However, as a driver, have you…

There are both similarities and differences between a wrongful death lawsuit and a personal injury lawsuit in Chicago. Both suits are brought in civil court. Although a plaintiff can file personal injury or wrongful death claims if the conduct of the defendant was intentional, there is no need to prove a criminal wrong was committed.…

When you live in a city, you expect to hear a lot of terrible, tragic stories involving car accidents. You don’t get used to them, but they don’t necessarily shock you after a while. But on Wednesday, a truly horrific accident occurred, made all the more terrible by the fact that it will not be…

Another South Side hit-and-run has left one dead, and left two children without a mother. This time, the crash occurred happened in the 3900-block of S. State Street at about 1:00am on Sunday morning. The family was on its way home from a Juneteenth celebration. Per ABC 7 News, “Two unidentified men were traveling southbound…

Last night, a 21-year-old woman was crossing the road at W. Addison St. and N. Janssen Ave. when she was struck by a Hyundai Elantra, ABC 7 reports. She suffered serious injuries and the driver took off from the scene; police are still looking. We are sending our best wishes to the victim, and we…

Children can suffer an injury in an instant no matter their age or level of supervision. Many children get injured right in front of their parents, grandparents, guardians, or teachers. Unfortunate accidents happen and not all of them can be prevented. However, there are common springtime injuries to children that can be avoided. Open flames…

Ouch. Double ouch. Single fractures and compound fractures hurt. They hurt a lot! Broken bones are a common result of car accidents, slips and falls, workplace injuries, and other types of accidents. Victims often need emergency room care. Many victims may also need to treat with orthopedists, their general physician, physical therapists, and other health…

Casinos are like indoor playgrounds for adults. With bingo, slot machines, alcohol – sometimes dinner and a show – they can be a fun way to spend some time and hopefully win big. As of November 20th, casinos – like museums and theaters – will be shut down again to help flatten the curve of…

The city of Chicago has topped a dubious list for a sixth straight year. That list? None other than the Rattiest Cities in America. You might not think this is a big deal, as rats are part of every city in the country, but it is a serious health problem. It doesn’t take much for…