Avoid House Fire Risks This Winter
Protecting your home and family in the winter is a multi-step process, with most homeowners focusing on preventing burst plumbing pipes, keeping sidewalks, driveways, and other walkways ice-free, and maintaining warm interiors. Yet, protecting against the cold can pose fire risks that can send entire houses up in flames. To keep your home as safe…
Read MoreDon’t Be Afraid to Drive Again After a Car Accident
Car accidents can be traumatic. Whether you looked away for a split second or someone else ran a stop sign, it can be tough building up the courage to get back behind the wheel again. Some people may be overwhelmed with anxiety when passing the area of the accident, while others may have a hard…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Effects Could Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study that was published this past July found that there actually could be a direct link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease. This study examined over 6 million electronic health records of men and women over the age of 65 in great detail. While researchers did not think that the results showed COVID-19 specifically…
Read MoreAn Urgent Plea in the Wake of a Deadly Kane County Crash
It’s been three days since we learned about the crash that killed Grace and Emil Diewald. For three days, we’ve been combing the news, trying to learn more about what happened in that collision. This is what we know. We know that police have said they won’t release any more details until their investigation is…
Read MoreApple’s New Crash Detection Could Save Lives, but Not Without Some Hiccups
The latest iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max models were released this September. With them came some amazing new features, like an even better quality camera, always-on display, and all-day battery life. But the most revolutionary new feature is the built-in crash detection. Apple’s crash detection is named appropriately because it…
Read MoreDeadly Collision on Dan Ryan Expwy Results in DUI Charges
The driver responsible for a deadly collision on the Dan Ryan Expressway last May has been charged with felony aggravated DUI causing death. This particular incident was especially memorable, as the impact of the collision actually knocked the innocent driver over a median and onto train tracks 20 feet below. If there is any silver…
Read MoreChicago Proposes Permanent Outdoor Dining—But at Whose Expense?
During the height of COVID-19 restrictions, many cities allowed restaurants to make accommodations in order to stay open and keep their businesses afloat. At the very beginning, takeout orders skyrocketed. However, once the weather started to break and residents grew a little more antsy to get outside, outdoor dining took over. Cities all over the…
Read MoreDo Symptoms of Whiplash Begin Immediately After an Accident?
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained in a car accident. If you haven’t experienced it yourself, it’s a safe bet you know someone who has. You’ve likely seen the bulky neck collar or perhaps you’re wearing it yourself right now. Even though whiplash is indeed a common injury, it’s also a complex…
Read MoreCongratulations to Gabriela Monico, Winner of the 2022 Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers Scholarship Award!
The team at Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers is proud to announce that Gabriela Monico is our 2022 recipient of the Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers Annual Scholarship Award! Gabriela has a wonderful story and we’d love to share it with you. About Gabriela Born in El Salvador, Gabriela Monico immigrated to the United States…
Read MoreHit and Run vs. Leaving the Scene: What You Need to Know
Imagine you are driving on the highway and another car accidentally rear-ends you when you abruptly braked for traffic. Unfortunately, it caused some significant damage to both you and your car. Instead of pulling over to check on you and report the accident, they continue to drive away. While this example is a little more…
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