Can a Burning Truck Really Take Down an Interstate Overpass?
Based on a recent incident we now know that, yes, it is possible for a burning truck to bring down a bridge. There are a few special circumstances that made this incident as catastrophic as it was. CBS News reported, on June 11th 2023, that a section of Interstate 95 (I-95) in Philadelphia collapsed due…
Read MoreParents of Four Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-55
On Tuesday night, a couple died and three of their children were injured in a wrong-way crash on I-55 in Wilmington. ABC 7 Chicago reports the “crash occurred at about 10:36 p.m. near milepost 238 as police said a Ford F-150 was driving north in the southbound lanes near milepost 238 and struck a GMC…
Read MoreHit-and-Run Accidents Can Cause a Lot of Emotional Trauma
When people hear of a person being involved in a hit-and-run accident, they may automatically think about the person’s possible broken bones, bruises, cuts, and other physical injuries. While a lot of hit-and-run victims do experience these painful physical injuries, they also suffer from emotional and psychological trauma, which is less talked about. The memories…
Read MorePedestrians Face Injury Risks from More Than Just Cars
When many people think about pedestrian accidents, they often imagine the individual being hit by a car, motorcycle, or truck. However, the truth is that pedestrians walking around the bustling city of Chicago face many risks that do not involve motor vehicles. Instead, some of these accidents happen due to various factors, such as construction…
Read MoreHoffman Estates Community Mourning High School Sweethearts Killed in Drunk Driving Crash
An Elgin man is expected in court today after being charged in a crash that took the lives of two recent high school graduates and sweethearts over the weekend. Per ABC 7 Chicago, “D’Shaun Tudela and his partner, Amelia Mazeikis, both 18, died in the Hoffman Estates crash near Barrington and Higgins roads Saturday morning.”…
Read MoreVisualizing a Car Accident: How We Use Demonstrative Evidence in Your Case
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident and sustained traumatic injuries, demonstrative evidence will likely be one of the first things you and your attorney discuss when it comes to your trial. In fact, this type of evidence is a requirement to prove that the defendant directly caused your car accident and injuries.…
Read MoreHow to Prove a Trucking Company Is Falsifying Driving Logs
According to the National Safety Council, almost 6,000 people in the United States were killed in truck accidents in 2021. One of the top reasons for these accidents is fatigued driving. Therefore, in order to prevent truck drivers from driving while tired or drowsy, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) continues to update their…
Read MoreIllinois Residents, Lawmakers, and Drivers Are Fed Up with Uber and Lyft
If you think about companies that have revolutionized modern life, you’d do worse than to think of Uber and Lyft. Ridesharing services have become so ubiquitous, such a part of modern travel that it’s hard to remember a time without them. Think about it: when’s the last time you traveled somewhere and realized you couldn’t…
Read MoreCommunity Mourning for Buffalo Grove High Students Killed in Crash
Four Buffalo Grove High School students were killed in a crash at an intersection on May 16 that has left the community reeling. Three of the teens were residents of Wheeling, and the fourth was from Arlington Heights. Per Chicago’s Daily Herald, the victims were Richard De Ita, 18; Kevin R. Hernandez-Teran, 17; Jesus Rodriguez,…
Read MorePros and Cons of Spinal Cord Stimulators
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an FDA approved medical treatment for chronic back and neck pain. Chronic pain can occur as a result of an auto accident, a slip and fall, the failure of a product to work properly, or for myriad other reasons. Spinal cord stimulation is normally suggested after chiropractic care and other…
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