Pedestrian traffic fatalities increased in 2020 despite fewer drivers
Pedestrians were killed at an alarmingly higher rate in 2020 than in previous years, according to a new report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The report revealed that more pedestrians were killed during the first six months of 2020 than during the same time period in 2019, despite a massive reduction in drivers […]
Continue readingWhen Pharmacists Make Dangerous Mistakes, Who is Responsible?
When people need a prescription, they rely on pharmacies to provide that medicine. Recently, a major drug problem with pharmacies is coming to light. Pharmacists across America are greatly overworked, and that is causing them to make mistakes that are putting the health of customers at risk. Just a few of the tasks pharmacists are […]
Continue readingPedestrian Vehicle Accidents with Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists
Pedestrians – whether walking, standing, jogging, skateboarding or rollerblading, can be seriously injured when struck by a car or truck. If you are sitting or lying near a roadway, you are also classified as a pedestrian. The chances of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle and suffering serious injury or death are great.Surprising Statistics […]
Continue readingBar Found Liable to Patrons for Severe Injuries Due to Assault in Parking Lot
Bars have an obligation to provide security to its patrons – even if an assault occurs outside the bar. The Illinois Appellate Court recently confirmed this rule of law in a June 2018 case where Maxum Sports Bar & Grill, in Willowbrook, Illinois, was held responsible for serious injuries sustained by patrons during an attack […]
Continue readingPersonal Injury Law Firm Settlement Mills: What to Look Out for
When it comes to hiring a lawyer, it is critical to know with whom you are working. Attorneys should always work for their clients. This includes helping them receive the full amount of compensation they are entitled to, and doing so with real concern for their health and welfare. When working with a settlement mill, […]
Continue readingWhen Accidents Cause Broken Bones and Damaged Joints
Earlier this year, a police officer suffered multiple bone fractures in his face, leg, and ankle after being crashed into by a truck driving the wrong way on the highway. The officer survived, but according to a news report, he “has many surgeries ahead of him.” This indicates the breaks were severe and will need more […]
Continue readingPedestrian Accidents and Compensation
On average, a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes. Fourteen percent of all traffic fatalities and an estimated 3 percent of those injured in traffic crashes were pedestrians.” (Traffic Safety Facts: Pedestrians, April 2014). US Dept of Transportation, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Chicago is a great walking […]
Continue readingDog Bites and Animal Attacks
A UPS delivery driver knocked on the door of a familiar Chicago home where he had been delivering packages regularly for several years. When he heard a dog inside, he asked the resident to please not let the dog out. The response was, “Don’t worry. It’s a nice dog. I can handle it.” Almost simultaneously […]
Continue readingPain and Suffering After an Accident or Injury
Pain and suffering is a big category. Pain is a physical sensation, but suffering? What is suffering? Suffering is the mental, emotional thoughts and feelings you have that accompany your pain. Insurance is available for those that need support after an injury or accident. If you are involved in an accident and are consequently injured, […]
Continue readingSocial Media and Personal Injury Cases
In early 2014, a Utah man received national news media attention after he posted a video of himself and another man pushing over a huge rock that was part of a larger rock formation at Goblin State Park in Utah. After the successful rock push, the men were shown high-fiving each other and jumping up […]
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