Funeral Procession Crash on Rt. 53 Leaves 3 Injured
A speeding driver caused a multi-vehicle crash on Rt. 53 in Joliet yesterday. The driver, who was traveling north, lost control of the vehicle and swerved into oncoming traffic, hitting four cars. A hearse, which was leading a funeral procession, swerved to avoid the crash and ended up hitting another car. Three drivers sustained injuries;…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Winter Is Coming
Every year, we anticipate the seasonal change from fall to winter. We expect the shortening of the days, the frigid weather, the holidays that mark the turn of the calendar, and the challenges this all brings. Winter in Chicago is always a bit treacherous, but this year could be much more dangerous because of the…
Read MoreLoop Hit-and-Run Kills 70-Year-Old Woman
Chicago police report a 70-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning, December 3, in the Loop. The accident involved two vehicles, one which fled the scene. At this point, no one is in custody, authorities say. According to ABC 7 News, the woman (whose name has not been released) was driving her…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Speeding and Tailgating
Speeding and tailgating are two of the most dangerous things a driver can do on the roads of Chicago. All too often, you look in the rearview mirror and find a vehicle following you too closely. On the flip side of things, you might catch yourself tailgating another vehicle or speeding. These driving habits are…
Read MoreBiometric Violations Claims Not Barred by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act
The Illinois Court of Appeals for the Fifth District ruled in September 2020 that the exclusivity provisions of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act do not bar claims made by employees for statutory damages related to state biometric privacy laws. The ruling came in the case of McDonald v. Symphony Bronzeville Park LLC. The ruling from…
Read MoreTeens and Motorcycle Driving School Make for a Smart, Safe Combination
There’s nothing more stressful than your teenager reaching driving age. First, they can apply for and be issued a learner’s permit. Then, they can obtain their provisional driver’s license. Finally, they can obtain their driver’s license. It’s a worrisome time in the life of a parent. If your teen driver is interested in motorcycles, it…
Read MoreChicago Tops Dubious “Rattiest Cities” List for Sixth Straight Year
The city of Chicago has topped a dubious list for a sixth straight year. That list? None other than the Rattiest Cities in America. You might not think this is a big deal, as rats are part of every city in the country, but it is a serious health problem. It doesn’t take much for…
Read MoreWhen You File a Lawsuit, It’s the Insurance Company that Pays
There are three parts to every legal claim for personal injury damages. Part one is showing that someone else, such as a driver, caused your accident. Part two is making a demand for damages for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other financial and intangible damages. Those two parts give you a…
Read MoreDeadly Crash in Chatham Caused by Running a Red Light
Multiple people are hospitalized and one person is dead after a deadly crash in the South Side’s Chatham area last night. A 35-year-old man ran a red light and hit a car with four people in it, causing both vehicles to spin out and one to catch fire. The driver’s condition is stable, but two…
Read MoreWorkplace Harassment Associated with a Former Romantic Partner
Workplace relationships are quite common. As a practical matter, work is where spend half your day. It’s where you meet people. One writer, Calvin Trillin, even postulated that in any large office, the number of workplace relationships is a constant – that when one relationship ends another is starting somewhere else in the same office.…
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