As a method of travel, flying is generally the fastest, most efficient, and safest. Over the course of time, millions of passengers take flights in and out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport and other major airports within the state of Illinois and around the nation. However, as with other forms of transportation, accidents and passenger [...]
The Chicagoland area is subjected to continual road construction, it seems. Although construction work crews are vulnerable to sustaining injuries from motorists within work zone areas, drivers and vehicle occupants are also at risk when traveling through these areas. This is true despite many precautions taken by work crews, such as setting up cones, warning [...]
When you get hurt in a car accident and you have medical bills, a settlement or jury award should pay for those bills. But sometimes, cases aren’t always clear cut. Today. We’re going to look at two specific types of claims where someone else might pay those bills. Who Pays for Medical Bills in a [...]
Car accidents are some of the most stressful incidents a person can be involved in during their lifetime. Even when there is little to no damage done to the vehicle and no injuries suffered, just the idea of having to deal with an insurance company can make a person stress and worry. The more serious [...]
Hinsdale has been dealing with an increase in dog bite cases to the point where Hinsdale Village Board is considering changes to the local dog control ordinances. Reports have surfaced that there have been some 32 cases of dog bites in Hinsdale since January 1, 2016, with one woman being attacked three times by the [...]
A serious bus accident near the end of May on the South Side of Chicago left multiple people injured. Bus accidents are especially scary because of the size of the vehicle and the number of passengers who could be on it at any point during the day. Bus accidents are also difficult to deal with [...]
Honda has issued yet another recall related to defective airbags, this time recalling more than 137,000 SUVs late in May. The recall was issued after Honda received reports of airbags suddenly deploying for no reason at all in vehicles. According to Reuters, three injuries occurred in the United States when airbags suddenly activated in the [...]
If you were hit, while crossing the street, by a car and suffered injuries, you may have a case, even if you were using your cell phone at the time that you were struck. The driver has specific responsibilities to make sure that he or she does not hit a pedestrian. The driver may [...]
In Illinois, we have what is called the statute of limitations, which is a time limit for injured victims to bring a lawsuit against the person, business, or other party that injured them. The statute of limitations varies depending on the type of injury, but generally is two years from the date of the [...]
The United States has one of the most modern and robust medical care systems in the world, but you will pay dearly for the care you receive. Sometimes, either because of an injury or severe symptoms, you realize that you need medical attention right away. You know that a visit to the emergency room is [...]
