The Myth of the 94% Car Accident Solution
Who really is responsible for car accidents? The driver, the owners of the vehicles, the manufacturers, the department of transportation, or others? One common catch-all thought is called the 94% solution. This thought states that 94% of all car accidents are due to driver error. Promoters of self-driving vehicles use this thought to justify switching…
Read MoreBroken Bones Can Lead to Personal Injury Claims
Ouch. Double ouch. Single fractures and compound fractures hurt. They hurt a lot! Broken bones are a common result of car accidents, slips and falls, workplace injuries, and other types of accidents. Victims often need emergency room care. Many victims may also need to treat with orthopedists, their general physician, physical therapists, and other health…
Read MoreChicago’s Worst Snow Streak in 42 Years Just Keeps Coming
All eyes have been on the southern states these last few days, as an artic storm has led to power outages, burst pipes, and deadly temperatures. But here in Chicago, we are also experiencing some of the worst weather on record – and it’s not going to stop any time soon. NBC 5 Chicago is…
Read MoreTraffic Safety Trends for 2021
A variety of changes to the ways drivers operate their vehicles are expected for 2021. Legislative changes are also expected. Some of the changes are related to the COVID-19 pandemic; some to trying to reduce speeding accidents and drunk-driving accidents. More changes will be due to a new Presidential administration in Washington including a new…
Read MoreHazardous Conditions on Stevenson Expressway May Have Caused Fatal Crash
Around 4:15 am this morning, a car plunged 70 feet off of an overpass on the Stevenson Expressway and landed the below. The crash left two people dead and two in critical condition; all four people were in the vehicle at the time, and there were no other victims. The force of the crash broke…
Read MoreSenate Approves Extended Work Comp Benefits for Illinois First Responders & Essential Workers
Chicago residents rely on first responders such as the police, firefighters, ambulance drivers, and EMT personnel when emergencies occur. The work of essential workers helps the rest of the community stay home or stay isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s only just and fair that these workers who are helping to save lives and are…
Read MoreEstablishing Liability for a Chicago Motorcycle Crash
In many Chicago-area motorcycle accidents, often the liable party is clear. In those cases, the major issue left to be resolved is the amount of damages the defendant will have to pay the plaintiff. However, sometimes liability is not determined so easily, or it is contested by one of the parties. This requires the victim…
Read MoreFatal Fire That Killed Mother and Daughters Linked to Space Heater
Yesterday’s house fire in Des Plaines, which led to the tragic deaths of a mother and her four daughters, appears to be linked to a space heater, ABC 7 news reports. All four girls, the oldest of whom was six, were pronounced dead at the hospital. Their mother died at the scene. The father was…
Read MorePotential Consequences of Severe Burn Injuries
Certain burn injuries are severe enough to require extensive medical treatment, including skin grafting and surgeries. With these critical and sometimes catastrophic injuries, recovery is often slow, preventing victims from be able to work, at least in the immediate term. In some cases, victims are never able to return to work, or at least to…
Read MoreHit-and-Run Liability and Damages in Chicago
Hit-and-runs are one of the most devastating types of accidents. These crashes can leave victims with serious injuries and significant property damage, in addition to the unanswered question of who committed the act and fled from the scene. Because perpetrators of hit-and-runs leave the scene after creating chaos, victims sometimes fear they will be unable…
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