An 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…
Read MoreFatal Building Collapse in Chicago Leaves Community in Mourning
An explosion in a building at the intersection of West End and Central Ave has left our community in mourning once again. Shabron Robinson, a letter carrier, was beloved by his neighbors and the people on his route. He succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the explosion. Seven other people were injured that day.…
Read MoreWhy Zipper Merges Are a Bad Idea
Up until recently, drivers in Illinois did not have to worry about taking turns in order to get through traffic along with other drivers. In February 2020, however, the “zipper merge” officially became part of the Illinois Rules of the Road handbook and is being actively used here in Chicago and throughout the state. While…
Read MoreNearly 49% of Commercial Truck Drivers Might Have Sleep Apnea
A recent study conducted by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in 2020 found that nearly 49% of commercial truck drivers have or are at risk for sleep apnea. This number is unexpectedly high, especially since earlier studies reported much lower numbers. Transport Topics reports the earlier studies found that anywhere from 7.2% to 30% of truck…
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