Motorcycle Helmet Use Shown to Reduce the Risk of Cervical Spine Injury During Crashes
A group of neurological surgeons at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison recently conducted new research concerning the use of motorcycle helmets which was published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. The new findings discount the old notion that helmets fail to protect against spinal injuries and other injuries in motorcycle accidents.…
Read MoreIf I’m Injured on a Construction Site, What Rights Do I Have?
Construction sites are generally dangerous areas. People, especially workers there, have to wear safety gear, hard helmets, and there’s a lot of rules and regulations that go into construction sites. If you’re injured it’s probably because one of the companies or businesses working on the site failed to do something properly – acted carelessly…
Read MoreDeadly Truck-Bicycle Collision Reinforces the Need for Truck Side Guards
Large commercial vehicles, tractor-trailers, and garbage trucks pose a great danger to cyclists. A recent incident demonstrates this vulnerability. Chicago Police report that on August 9, 2018 at about 7:10, a 39-year-old woman was riding on Halsted when she was hit by a dump truck making a right-hand turn. She was taken to Northwestern Memorial…
Read MoreWill My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial?
If you have a personal injury case, one of the major decisions you will make with your attorney is whether you should go to trial or settle a case. There are costs and benefits for each avenue that you may choose, whether to go to trial or settle your case. If you decide to settle…
Read MoreKia Vehicles Catching Fire Sparks Federal Investigation
Incident reports involving the sudden and unexpected combustion of Kia vehicles have continued to amass in recent months. In fact, Consumer Reports states that the Center for Auto Safety identified over 200 complaints sent by consumers to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These complaints detail shocking incidents in which vehicles ignited without advanced…
Read MoreI’ve Been Hurt in a Car Accident in Chicago. What Do I Do Now?
The moments after a car accident can be a bit surreal. After making sure that you and your passengers are okay, you’ll probably have a lot of questions about what you should do next. We’ve put together a little breakdown of who you should call and when, so that you know what steps to take…
Read MoreRed Light Running Fatalities Are Increasing
Intersections are the convergence point for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. For this reason, these locations on local, state, and federal highways are often the most dangerous zones for crashes to occur. A particular type of intersection accident that too often ends in a fatality is when a vehicle runs a red light. These fatal accidents…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Uninsured Motorist Benefits in Chicago
Under Illinois law, drivers are required to have car insurance – but not everyone follows the law. If you are injured in a car accident with a driver who doesn’t have insurance, whose policy limits are less than what is needed to cover the claim, or in a hit-and-run, you may need to rely on…
Read MoreNearly 1400 Nursing Homes in U.S. Downgraded by Medicare for Understaffing Concerns
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new data concerning nursing home staffing throughout the U.S. that shows nursing homes have increased staffing at crucial times in order to garner higher ratings. In April 2018, CMS instituted a requirement for nursing homes to provide payroll reports on daily basis as opposed to…
Read MoreCan I Sue the Auto Manufacturer if a Defective Part Causes a Crash?
If you’ve been in an accident, and the accident was caused in part or in whole by a defective part in your vehicle, or in somebody else’s vehicle, you may have what’s called a products liability case. You may have a case for a defective product. It may be a manufacturing defect or maybe…
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