Impact of Opioid Abuse on Commercial Truck Driving Crashes
If it is not already intimidating enough to drive alongside an 18-wheeler commercial truck on the highway, just image that the driver of that 90,000-pound vehicle is impaired by drugs? The findings of a study originally published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine on the common use of booze and drugs among truck drivers was described…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Study Reports 1 in 4 Drivers Used Their Phone Just Prior to a Crash
Texting while driving makes it 23 times more likely to be in a crash. About 19% of drivers have admitted to surfing the web while driving, and 77% of teens have heard adults tell them not to text or email while driving yet those same adults can be seen doing those things, “all the time.”…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Motorcycle Crashes in Chicago
The one thing that can take the thrill out of getting on your motorcycle and going for a ride is that nagging thought about what might happen if you end up in a crash. It’s a risk every motorcycle rider faces when they hit the road, but the freedom of riding on the open road…
Read MoreWho is Liable When a Truck Accident Causes Injuries or Takes a Life?
In almost every truck accident case, the driver is liable if he or she failed to follow the rules of the road, drove while distracted or tired, or was negligent or reckless in any way. Experienced Chicago truck accident attorneys look to see who else might also be liable. Employers are generally liable for the…
Read MoreCDC Reports that Elderly Falls are Greatest Contributor to Record Number of Brain Injuries
Falls can cause traumatic brain injury and death in elderly Americans. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a study that found falls among the elderly are responsible for an increase in traumatic brain injuries. The research study analyzed data for TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths (EDHD) in the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Laws That Apply to Chicago Motorcycle Operators
Every motor vehicle operator must comply with Illinois state traffic laws. These laws include how fast operators can go, rules on passing and merging, the need to obey stop signs, and other traffic rules. Vehicle owners must also comply with Illinois’ insurance laws, which require liability insurance to pay for any injuries caused by owner…
Read MoreShould Your Truck Accident Lawsuit be Heard in Federal Court?
Most Chicago personal injury cases are brought in Illinois state courts. More precisely, they are usually brought in the county where the defendant(s) live. Cases can be brought in federal court if there is a federal question involved. This is rarely the case in truck accident cases. The primary grounds for bringing a personal injury…
Read MoreSafety Tips for New Motorcycle Riders
Motorcycle operators should make certain they understand what equipment their motorcycle should have, what the rules of the road are, and how to properly handle a motorcycle while driving. Unlike car and truck crashes, when a motorcycle wreck happens, there is no protection for the rider. Riders usually fall directly to the ground, causing death…
Read MoreMaking Personal Injury Claims Against Rideshare Drivers and Owners
The popularity of rideshare services such as Uber, UberX, and Lyft is expanding. Drivers like them because they’re a way of earning cash in a tough economy. Passengers like them because they have many conveniences, such as the ability to schedule rides on demand, and at lower costs than taxicab services. Unfortunately, accidents are just…
Read MoreHow Much is My Pain and Suffering Worth in a Lawsuit in Chicago?
Some personal injury damages can be easily calculated. A victim’s medical bills can be added up. The injured person’s lost wages can be verified by the employer. Pain and suffering, however, requires legal preparation and know how. The jury can award any pain and suffering award they think properly compensates the victim for daily physical…
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