When a Child is the Victim in an Illinois Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a child due to an accident is one of the worst tragedies anyone can suffer. When negligence, carelessness, a product defect, recklessness, or intentional misconduct is the cause – the effects can be overwhelming. There is no price that compensates the loss of a child. Still, a skilled Chicago wrongful death lawyer can guide…
Read MoreTwo Motorcycle Riders in McHenry County Killed in Wreck with a Minivan
The Chicago Tribune reported that two motorcycle riders, a man and a woman, were killed when their motorcycle struck a minivan. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced that the crash happened around 8:00 pm at the intersection of Charles J. Miller Road and River Road. The collision occurred near Moraine Hills State Park. The driver…
Read MoreTractor Trailer Crosses Median on Illinois Road, Killing One
WSIL 3 reported on April 2 that the driver of a 2015 Volvo truck tractor struck and killed the driver of a 2015 Toyota Camry. The driver of the truck tractor was a 24-year old male, and the driver of the Camry was a 29-year old female. The accident happened on I-57 at milepost 67.…
Read MoreItems to Keep in Your Car in Case of an Illinois Accident or Emergency
In 2014, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation, nearly 300,000 car accidents happened. About 60,000 of these crashes caused injuries, and 845 people died. Injuries, especially severe ones, are often unavoidable. However, injuries can sometimes be avoided or alleviated if essential items are readily available for passengers or bystanders to quickly intervene. Have the…
Read MoreIllinois Car Owners Should Be Aware of Vehicle Watch Lists for 2017
The Safety Institute provides a quarterly list of vehicle defects car buyers and owners should be aware of. The list is prepared with the help of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Enforcement Monitoring Program. It is sponsored by Beth and Ken Melton in honor of Brooke Melton. Ms. Melton died due to an ignition…
Read MoreEssential Safety Tips for New Chicago Motorcycle Riders
This holds true for even the most experienced riders, because motorcycles do not offer the same physical protection as four-wheel vehicles. Also, most car and truck drivers look out for other cars and trucks and fail to pay attention to motorcycles until the motorcycle is right in front of them. How motorcyclists can stay safe…
Read MoreDuties of Illinois Truck Companies and Drivers to Maintain Their Vehicles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency that provides guidelines and regulations for commercial truck drivers and commercial truck companies. Not every truck is a commercial truck, but large tractor-trailers, semis, and 18-wheelers qualify. Commercial trucks are a danger to other drivers, the truck driver, and to traffic conditions because of…
Read MoreChicago Car Accident Kills Four in Collision with a Bus
reported that four people died when a car struck a Chicago Transit Authority bus. The accident was a head-on collision. Police determined that the speeding car first struck a parked car and then rammed into the bus. The accident, which occurred at 5:50 in the morning, killed the driver and three passengers in the car.…
Read MoreThat Viral Photo of Rat at Joe’s BBQ? It’s Not the Only One You Should Watch
You couldn’t look at a social media site last week without seeing that horrific picture of a rat just, well, hanging out inside of Joe’s BBQ on Madison and Lamon, right here in Chicago. DNAinfo.com reports that Joe’s BBQ and Fish was also written up on May 18, 2017, after “a city inspection found 65…
Read MoreYour Options When Hit By An Uninsured Vehicle in Chicago
Normally, when you are in a car accident with another motorist, their insurance company will pay for your damages and compensate you for their negligence. But, what happens if the other driver does not have insurance? The Insurance Research Council has reported that one out of every seven drivers on the road is currently uninsured.…
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