Nerve Damage Can Be a Life-Altering Injury
Nerve damage, also known as neuropathy, can have severe and long-lasting consequences on a victim’s life, whether caused by accidents, medical conditions, or other factors. Serious nerve damage can lead to a range of complications that significantly impact a person’s mobility and overall well-being. What are the complications related to serious nerve injuries? Complications of…
Read MoreWhat We Can Learn from Bella Notte’s Closing
Bella Notte, a beloved family-owned Italian restaurant in Chicago, recently bid farewell to its patrons after a nearly three-decade legacy. The restaurant had become a hotspot, attracting both upper class suburban diners and celebrities, but ultimately saw their clientele dwindle and liability issues mount. Established in 1995 by Ramon Aguirre’s father, Bella Notte had become…
Read MoreIt’s Time for America to Address Its Drowning Crisis
This summer has been hot – freakishly hot. We saw record-breaking temperatures across the country throughout July. Chicago may not have had it as bad as some other places (the ocean off the coast of Miami hit 100 degrees!) but it’s still been a sweltering summer. For many, the only relief from the heat has…
Read MoreHow Fault Works in a Multi-Vehicle Crash in Chicago
Multi-car accidents can be complex, leaving victims wondering if they will be held liable in spite of their adherence to the law leading up to the incident. It is understandable that victims would worry about being held wrongfully liable in these complex situations. In a multi-car crash, an experienced car, truck and motorcycle accident attorney…
Read MoreA 14-Year-Old Was Injured in a Building Strike Accident at Fontano’s in Hinsdale
The Hinsdale community is sending its prayers to multiple families today after a Jeep crashed through Fontano Subs & Deli on Lincoln Street. The incident is under investigation, but it appears that the Jeep had been going through Fuller’s Carwash across the street, and then just kept going. Ultimately, the vehicle crashed into the sub…
Read MoreHow Does “Accident Reconstruction” Work?
Accident reconstruction is a scientific breakdown of the events surrounding a collision, using verified facts to draw further conclusions about the cause of the event. In order to understand the circumstances surrounding a traffic accident, accident reconstruction experts utilize scientific methods and specialized tools to reconstruct the events leading up to an accident. Their analysis…
Read MoreShould I Settle My Chicago Car Accident Claim?
Being involved in a car accident can be a distressing experience, often leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma and financial burdens. A big question Chicago residents often have after being involved in a car accident is whether or not they should seek an insurance settlement or go to trial. First let’s consider the term…
Read MoreCan a Burning Truck Really Take Down an Interstate Overpass?
Based on a recent incident we now know that, yes, it is possible for a burning truck to bring down a bridge. There are a few special circumstances that made this incident as catastrophic as it was. CBS News reported, on June 11th 2023, that a section of Interstate 95 (I-95) in Philadelphia collapsed due…
Read MoreParents of Four Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-55
On Tuesday night, a couple died and three of their children were injured in a wrong-way crash on I-55 in Wilmington. ABC 7 Chicago reports the “crash occurred at about 10:36 p.m. near milepost 238 as police said a Ford F-150 was driving north in the southbound lanes near milepost 238 and struck a GMC…
Read MoreHit-and-Run Accidents Can Cause a Lot of Emotional Trauma
When people hear of a person being involved in a hit-and-run accident, they may automatically think about the person’s possible broken bones, bruises, cuts, and other physical injuries. While a lot of hit-and-run victims do experience these painful physical injuries, they also suffer from emotional and psychological trauma, which is less talked about. The memories…
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