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Illinois Motorcycle Laws

Posted: May 13, 2019

There are more than 600,000 licensed motorcycles in Illinois. There are 8,529,404 licensed drivers in our state. There were 162 motorcycle accidents in Illinois in 2017, the last year for which full and reliable data is available. That same year, motorcycle accidents accounted for 14.3% of all...
What if a Defective Drug is Approved by the FDA?

Posted: May 1, 2019

The FDA approval process for new drugs may not be a thorough as you’d expect. In fact, if a medication or medical device is similar enough to one that already exists, the FDA can rush approval without doing much if any testing at all. Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed by...
Brain Injury in Car Accidents

Posted: April 23, 2019

Motor vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of traumatic brain injury. Accounting for around 20% of all brain injury cases, an estimates 280,000 people sustain TBI in motor vehicle accidents every year. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a brain injury following a car accident,...
Severe Personal Injuries

Posted: April 8, 2019

Many injuries result in medical expenses and time away from work during the recovery period. Some injuries, however, may never fully heal, requiring ongoing treatment, prolonged periods of unemployment, and a number of emotional and physical consequences. These severe or catastrophic personal...
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Posted: March 21, 2019

According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries , a report compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the 10 most dangerous jobs in America are currently: Fishers and fishing workers Logging workers Aircraft pilot and flight engineers Roofers Refuses and recyclable material...
Driving Safely Around Motorcycles

Posted: March 7, 2019

Spring is almost upon us and, as the weather turns warmer, the reappearance of motorcycles is inevitable. When sharing the road with motorcycles, extra care needs to be taken. Remember, motorcyclists do not have any of the vehicular protections offered by cars, trucks, and SUVs. Oftentimes all that...
Who is Liable for Sidewalk Injuries?

Posted: February 12, 2019

Several injuries can occur when walking, jogging, or otherwise using the sidewalk. When one of these injuries is the result of sidewalk conditions, however, victims may have options when it comes to seeking compensation. Depending on the severity of the injury, it may be advisable to seek legal...
The Actual Long Term Cost of a Car Accident

Posted: December 11, 2018

When you receive an insurance settlement for a car accident , it may seem sufficient. For the time, it may cover all related expenses. It may even give the impression of providing long-term compensation - at least long enough for you to recover. Sadly, most insurance settlements fall short of fair...
How are Truck Cases Different From Car Accident Cases?

Posted: November 27, 2018

Truck accidents are often much more complex than other types of motor vehicle accidents. Even a minor truck accident can involve multiple parties, some of whom may not even be in the same state as the accident, and getting fair compensation can be incredibly difficult. This is just one of the...
2018 Thanksgiving Travel Forecast

Posted: November 14, 2018

AAA projects 54.3 million people will travel more than 50 miles to celebrate this upcoming Thanksgiving, marking a 4.8% increase over last year. Of the total number, 48.5 million people are expected to travel by car to their destination, placing 2.5 million more vehicles on the road than last year’...
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