What 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…
Read MoreWhat Should You Do If a Loved One Dies After a Catastrophic Car Accident?
Losing a loved one in a car accident is an incredibly painful and overwhelming experience. While dealing with unimaginable grief, family members also have to make urgent decisions regarding final arrangements, medical records, crash investigations, and legal options. Although nothing can undo the loss you’ve gone through, there are certain things you should do after…
Read MoreCan a Car Accident Cause Internal Injuries That Don’t Show Up Right Away?
If you’re involved in a car accident and don’t notice any injuries right away, you may think that you’ve escaped the worst possible outcomes. However, some internal injuries may take hours or days to become apparent. Internal bleeding, brain injuries, and soft tissue damage may gradually worsen, leaving you unsure of what’s happening or what…
Read MoreWho Pays for Lifetime Medical Care After a Catastrophic Car Accident in Chicago?
A catastrophic car accident can change your entire future in a matter of seconds. Most car accident victims suffer minimal injuries or injuries that heal within weeks or months—but some have injuries so severe that they will require care for the rest of their lives. Families dealing with spinal cord injuries, serious traumatic brain injuries,…
Read MoreDriver Injures 14 in Oak Park Multi-Vehicle Crash Before Taking His Own Life
Just before 9 a.m. on April 3, a driver in a Toyota 4Runner ran a red light on Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, crashing into multiple vehicles and injuring 14 people. Several were hospitalized, but fortunately, no life-threatening injuries were reported. The driver died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following the crash. What happened:…
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