Red Light Running Fatalities Are Increasing
Intersections are the convergence point for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. For this reason, these locations on local, state, and federal highways are often the most dangerous zones for crashes to occur. A particular type of intersection accident that too often ends in a fatality is when a vehicle runs a red light. These fatal accidents…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Uninsured Motorist Benefits in Chicago
Under Illinois law, drivers are required to have car insurance – but not everyone follows the law. If you are injured in a car accident with a driver who doesn’t have insurance, whose policy limits are less than what is needed to cover the claim, or in a hit-and-run, you may need to rely on…
Read MoreNearly 1400 Nursing Homes in U.S. Downgraded by Medicare for Understaffing Concerns
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new data concerning nursing home staffing throughout the U.S. that shows nursing homes have increased staffing at crucial times in order to garner higher ratings. In April 2018, CMS instituted a requirement for nursing homes to provide payroll reports on daily basis as opposed to…
Read MoreCan I Sue the Auto Manufacturer if a Defective Part Causes a Crash?
If you’ve been in an accident, and the accident was caused in part or in whole by a defective part in your vehicle, or in somebody else’s vehicle, you may have what’s called a products liability case. You may have a case for a defective product. It may be a manufacturing defect or maybe…
Read MoreWhat’s Cheaper in Chicago – To Uber or To Own a Car?
Companies like Uber and Lyft are dramatically changing transportation options in cities all over the world. As you take your third Uber of the week, you might be wondering: Is it more expensive to own a car, or take an Uber for regular transportation? If you live in a large city, you now have your…
Read MoreHow Long Will My Case Take Before I Get Paid?
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers we work to get you your settlement that you deserve as soon as possible. We want to make sure that you get the compensation for your injuries, and we will work our hardest to get that compensation for you. There are a variety of factors that go into how…
Read MoreER Docs Say Hospitals Aren’t Ready for a Mass Tragedy
A new poll by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) reports that nine out of 10 ER doctors believe their hospitals aren’t prepared for a mass tragedy or major disaster. The poll, released May 22, also revealed that fewer than 50 percent of doctors believe their emergency rooms are “somewhat” equipped to handle an…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I’m Injured on the Job?
If you are injured on the job, you have specific rights under Illinois law. First, you have what’s called the Workers’ Compensation Act, which provides benefits to the injured worker. The injured worker is entitled to get his medical bills paid. He’s entitled to get lost wages from the day that he or she…
Read MoreCan I Find Out if the Truck Driver Was Texting?
If you’ve been in a truck accident or injured in a truck accident, we can help you find out about that trucking accident. At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we have the tools and resources to find a variety of factors as to the cause of the accident, to confirm that the truck driver…
Read MoreA Growing Number of Fatal Car Crashes Linked to Drug-Impaired Drivers
According to a recent report, 22.3 percent of fatally injured motorists tested for drugs were positive for marijuana in 2016. This number represents a substantial increase over the past few years, at the same time as states have begun legalizing the drug for recreational or medicinal use, says the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). In…
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