When Concussions Call for Legal Action
Concussions are types of traumatic brain injuries that happen for many reasons, including accidents, contact sports, and intentional violence. Sadly, domestic violence victims often sustain concussions for different reasons, such as getting hit in the skull by foreign objects, being thrown against walls or other objects, and sustaining punches to the head. A recent piece…
Read MoreA Driver Crashed into Culver’s in Morton Grove, So Let’s Talk About Car Incursions
On Monday, a 79-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle on Dempster Street and crossed through the parking lot, crashing into the front of the building. The family of four who was seated at the point of impact all sustained injuries, but the good news – the VERY good news – is that none of…
Read MoreCan My Own Cell Phone Data Be Used Against Me in a Car Accident?
If you were recently in a car accident and the opposing driver’s counsel is trying to prove you were at fault, your cell phone data might be requested during the “discovery period.” This period refers to attorneys gathering evidence to support their clients’ claims, which typically includes photos and videos of the accident, police and…
Read MoreAvoid House Fire Risks This Winter
Protecting your home and family in the winter is a multi-step process, with most homeowners focusing on preventing burst plumbing pipes, keeping sidewalks, driveways, and other walkways ice-free, and maintaining warm interiors. Yet, protecting against the cold can pose fire risks that can send entire houses up in flames. To keep your home as safe…
Read MoreDon’t Be Afraid to Drive Again After a Car Accident
Car accidents can be traumatic. Whether you looked away for a split second or someone else ran a stop sign, it can be tough building up the courage to get back behind the wheel again. Some people may be overwhelmed with anxiety when passing the area of the accident, while others may have a hard…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Effects Could Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study that was published this past July found that there actually could be a direct link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease. This study examined over 6 million electronic health records of men and women over the age of 65 in great detail. While researchers did not think that the results showed COVID-19 specifically…
Read MoreAn Urgent Plea in the Wake of a Deadly Kane County Crash
It’s been three days since we learned about the crash that killed Grace and Emil Diewald. For three days, we’ve been combing the news, trying to learn more about what happened in that collision. This is what we know. We know that police have said they won’t release any more details until their investigation is…
Read MoreApple’s New Crash Detection Could Save Lives, but Not Without Some Hiccups
The latest iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max models were released this September. With them came some amazing new features, like an even better quality camera, always-on display, and all-day battery life. But the most revolutionary new feature is the built-in crash detection. Apple’s crash detection is named appropriately because it…
Read MoreDeadly Collision on Dan Ryan Expwy Results in DUI Charges
The driver responsible for a deadly collision on the Dan Ryan Expressway last May has been charged with felony aggravated DUI causing death. This particular incident was especially memorable, as the impact of the collision actually knocked the innocent driver over a median and onto train tracks 20 feet below. If there is any silver…
Read MoreChicago Proposes Permanent Outdoor Dining—But at Whose Expense?
During the height of COVID-19 restrictions, many cities allowed restaurants to make accommodations in order to stay open and keep their businesses afloat. At the very beginning, takeout orders skyrocketed. However, once the weather started to break and residents grew a little more antsy to get outside, outdoor dining took over. Cities all over the…
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