What Legal Options Do Families Have After a Fatal Truck Accident in Chicago?
Truck accidents are among the most devastating in the Chicago area and cost too many people their lives. Thousands of tractor-trailers weighing up to 80,000 pounds barrel down Interstates 55, 90, 94, and 294, the Dan Ryan Expressway, and other corridors daily, and the results can be catastrophic. Families’ legal options after fatal truck crashes…
Read MoreWhy Do High-Speed Crashes on Chicago Expressways Lead to Catastrophic Injuries?
Physics helps explain the connection between high-speed car accidents in Chicago and catastrophic injuries. As a vehicle’s speed increases, so does the crash energy, with kinetic energy increasing with the square of speed. As the city’s Department of Transportation indicates, vehicle speed is the top factor deciding if a crash occurs and how severe the…
Read MoreWhy Truck Accidents in Chicago Can Be Especially Dangerous
Chicago truck accidents can be especially dangerous because huge 80,000-pound vehicles barrel down congested, fast-moving roads alongside much smaller cars. It takes just one sudden braking maneuver, one blind-spot lane change, or one gas spill for a truck to alter many lives in a few seconds. If you’ve been injured, you can better protect your…
Read MoreWhere Do the Most Serious Motorcycle Accidents Happen in Chicago?
In Chicago, the most serious motorcycle accidents often occur where speeds are highest: on Lake Shore Drive and on expressways, especially the Kennedy and Dan Ryan. The risks of fatalities and serious injuries are higher there. However, riders on lower-speed city roads are still at risk of death and catastrophic injuries. Motorcycle accidents are more…
Read MoreWhat Makes Truck Accidents on I-294 Around Chicago So Severe?
Interstate 294 around Chicago is more than “busy.” It is overloaded, partly due to its popularity as a freight route. Trucks of all sizes haul all types of cargo on I-294 daily and share the road with much lighter cars. These bigger and heavier trucks can mean higher speeds and limited maneuverability. One trucker’s mistake…
Read MoreTollway Worker Killed, Two Injured While Fixing Potholes on I-294
A recent tragic crash on Interstate 294 highlights the devastating consequences of alleged impaired driving. According to ABC7, Illinois State Police confirmed that a driver struck an Illinois Tollway work crew, killing one worker and injuring two others while the individuals were repairing potholes on the Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines during the early morning…
Read MoreLaw With Lawyers: Neal Gainsberg Shares His Insights and Tips on What It Means to Be a Lawyer
Neal Gainsberg recently had the opportunity to sit down for one of his most important interviews yet: a conversation with his sixth-grade son, Elliot Gainsberg, for Elliot’s podcast, Law With Lawyers. In this episode, Elliot asks Neal about what it takes to become a lawyer, the different practice areas and what advice he has for…
Read MoreAre Chicago Motorcyclists at Higher Risk of Catastrophic Injuries on Lake Shore Drive?
Yes, Chicago motorcyclists are at higher risk of catastrophic injuries on Lake Shore Drive. While riders in general face more dangers, Lake Shore Drive’s high speeds and heavy traffic make motorcyclists even more vulnerable. Additional factors, such as Lake Shore’s limited escape routes, do not help, either. A motorcycle crash on this stretch of road…
Read MoreUIC Sprinter Sariyah Watson and Two Others Killed in Wrong-Way I-88 Crash in Aurora
Sariyah Watson, a 21-year-old sprinter on the University of Illinois Chicago track team, was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver. The junior, who was studying for a sports management degree at UIC, was on her way to DeKalb to visit her mom for Mother’s Day when she died. This recent tragedy highlights the horrific impact…
Read MoreHow Much Compensation is Available After an Amputation Caused by a Car Crash?
Amputations are among the most devastating injuries you can suffer in a car accident. While no amount of money can truly compensate you in full after this type of loss, the severity of this injury means that there could be substantial compensation available after an accident. Severe cases can result in substantial settlements or jury…
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