The Future of Trucking in Chicago and across the United States
Chicago is one of the nation’s leading transportation hubs. Trucks traveling cross-country, regionally, and locally – routinely pass through Chicago. The logistics of which roads and highways trucks will use is not going to change unless there are major infrastructure changes. What is changing, however, is who is driving the trucks and what types of…
Read MoreWill Chicago Motorcycle Riders Be Able to Buy Electric Motorcycles Soon?
A story in the Chicago Tribune reported that motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson is devoting financial and technical resources to building electric motorcycles by 2020. Harley Davidson, based in Wisconsin, is hoping that its design of electric motorcycle will offset recent losses due to decreased sales. Harley Davidson is not the only company losing money on the…
Read MoreWhy There Is a Shortage of Truck Drivers in Chicago and Nationwide
According to CBS News, the trucking industry needs to hire nearly 90,000 truck drivers to keep with increase freight demand. That number could triple in 10 years. Since most everything we eat, use at work, or place in our home comes to us through truck deliveries – a shortage of truck drivers can mean price…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines and Boeing Co. Sued for Improperly Responding to a Fire Emergency before Takeoff
Law 360 reported, on February 28, 2018, that a passenger of an American Airlines plane manufactured by Boeing Co. recently brought a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court against the airlines and manufacturer for their poor handling of an airline emergency. While she was waiting for the plane to take off, the plane’s right engine…
Read MoreEx-Chicago Bear Lucky to Be Alive After His Car Flips Eight Times
The Chicago Tribune reported that a Tacoma vehicle driven by ex-Chicago Bear, Doug Plank, 64, flipped several times while he driving on Interstate 17 in Arizona. Plank was known for giving his own hits as a feared defensive secondary player for the Bears when it was coached by Buddy Ryan. None of those hits compared…
Read MoreFAQ: Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims
In Chicago and throughout Illinois, all drivers are required to have insurance in the event of an accident that causes damage or injuries. However, even though this is the law, many vehicle owners still drive around uninsured (UM – uninsured motorist) or underinsured (UIM – underinsured motorist). How does this happen? Many times, drivers will…
Read MoreChronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Football
The recent Super Bowl 52 didn’t just showcase one of the most popular sports in America, it also brought the issue of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) to the news. CTE is not a concussion, although repeated concussions (or even more minor hits to the head) could bring on CTE. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative…
Read MoreFive Ways to Prevent a Tragic Motorcycle Crash
The precautions necessary for safely driving a motorcycle versus a passenger car or SUV are similar in some ways, but completely different in others. Motorcycles are loved by many. They are a quick, fun, convenient, and often exciting way to travel. However, certain elevated risks come with the enjoyment. Motorcycles offer significantly less protection from…
Read MoreMy Surgery Was Unnecessary. Can I Sue?
According to a USA TODAY investigation, tens of thousands of patients undergo unnecessary surgeries each year. This is an incredible number that gets very little attention, save for some very high-profile cases. The article states that unnecessary surgeries could account for 10 to 20 percent of all operations in some specialities of medicine, including cardiac…
Read MoreCheerleading and Spinal Cord Injuries
In a discussion about sports injuries, generally football is the first thing that comes to mind. Head injuries and concussions are often talked about, from high school all the way to pro football. However, another group of athletes also suffers catastrophic injuries—competitive cheerleaders. They jump, fly, and twist through the air with what appears to…
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