While going on rides at an amusement park is statistically one of the safest forms of entertainment available, a recent surge in theme park accidents has many people concerned. During a single week in August 2016, three separate accidents occurred that resulted in serious injuries or death to five children. These types of accidents are...
Read More About Keeping Children Safe at Amusement Parks in ChicagoIf you have been in a vehicle collision, then the first thing you should do is contact emergency services and seek medical attention for yourself and anyone else who may have been injured in the crash. Once you have done that however, your next call should be to an experienced personal injury lawyer who can...
Read More About Demystifying Damages After an Automotive Crash in ChicagoConstruction sites are among the most dangerous work environments throughout the US, and Illinois and Chicago are no exception. Other than transportation and warehouse industries, construction accidents account for the highest number of fatal injuries in Illinois. 17% of fatal accidents occurred at construction sites in Illinois in 2014, up from 16% the previous year,...
Read More About Common Construction Site Injuries You Need to Watch Out For in ChicagoAccidents involving commercial trucks can cause an injury which is serious or fatal. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2011 there were 273,000 accidents throughout the United States involving large trucks, and 3,341 of these injuries resulted in fatalities. In Illinois there are a number of state and federal laws that apply...
Read More About Common Types Of Commercial Truck Accidents In ChicagoKnown for their loyalty and obedience, dogs are one of the most popular pets in America. In spite of this, in the United States, more than 1,000 people seek emergency room treatment for dog bites every day. Each year, in Illinois, many adults and children suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries as a result of...
Read More About What Should I Do If I’m Attacked By A Dog In Chicago?Although there are fewer motorcycle riders on the road than drivers, they are at greater risk for injury because they lack the protection that drivers have. Crashes involving motorcycles and other vehicles account for 56 percent of motorcycle accident deaths.
Read More About Common Types of Chicago Motorcycle Accident InjuriesAn underride truck collision is probably the most deadly type of vehicle accident, even at low speeds. This type of accident occurs when a car collides with a large commercial truck and runs under the truck. Large trucks weigh 20-30 times more than cars. They are taller and have more ground clearance which means that...
Read More About Chicago Underride Truck AccidentsBoating can be great fun, but sometimes accidents can occur. Your legal rights in this type of accident can be complicated. If you are involved in an accident on a sailboat or motorboat, in order to claim compensation for your injury, you must be able to prove that your injury was a result of another...
Read More About Why Do Chicago Boating Accidents Occur?The Pokémon Go craze has seen thousands of gamers hit the streets all across the nation. But can this augmented reality phone app actually cause harm? Apparently it can. There have already been a number of cases in the U.S. where Pokemon fans have been playing the game while driving, leading to accidents and injury.
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