Navigating Chronic Pain After a Car Accident April 19, 2021 - Healing from a vehicular accident is about far more than re-setting bones or waiting for lacerations to scar over. It’s also about more than figuring out insurance paperwork, overcoming psychological trauma after a car crash, or managing time off from work. Car accidents can lead to severe injuries—injuries that can mark their victims for life. […]
Amusement Park Injuries April 5, 2021 - Ah, summer! For many of us, summer means trips to Lake Michigan, the smell of hot dogs grilling outside, the flicker of fireflies at night, the coconut smell of sunscreen, and the odor of kettle corn and funnel cake at the amusement park. Whether it’s a trip to Six Flags, Pirates Cove, Safari Land, or […]
How To Lower Your Risk of A Mask-Related Slip-And-Fall Injury March 29, 2021 - While masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19, wearing them comes with some annoyances like fogged glasses or slipping masks that may increase your risk of being involved in a slip-and-fall accident. Most people deal with these annoyances because the benefits outweigh the risks. However, if you are suffering from a mask-related injury, you might […]
Don’t Drive So Close to Me: Tailgating Injuries March 23, 2021 - In the era of COVID-19, our theme song for 2021 is Sting’s “Don’t Stand So Close to Me.” But when you’re driving on Illinois roads, we’re changing the lyrics to “Don’t drive so close to me!” We’ve all experienced tailgating. You look in your mirror, and you can practically see the nose hairs of the […]
Nursing Home Neglect March 15, 2021 - Often the people we love at their most vulnerable when in nursing homes. We trust the care providers at long-term facilities to care for our loved ones with compassion and dignity. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. According to the National Council on Aging, approximately ten percent of people over 60 will experience neglect or abuse […]
Negligent Security Attorneys in Aurora and Chicago March 8, 2021 - When you are out and about in the world, you don’t expect to be attacked or injured. You expect that you and your loved ones will be safe when you visit a store, a hotel, or even in the home that you rent. Sometimes, however, a property may be unsafe as a result of the […]
What To Do If You’re Involved In a Parking Lot Accident March 1, 2021 - Drivers today are more distracted than they’ve ever been before, particularly with ever-present cell phones and the constant barrage of phone calls, text messages, and social media notifications. With our attention so divided, it’s not surprising that motor vehicle accidents are common, particularly in parking lots. While parking lot accidents are not usually as devastating […]
How Pets Cause Car Accidents February 22, 2021 - Many of us love our animals and treat our pets as family members. They go on outings to the park, family road trips, and even join us on daily errands. But pets in the car can be a distraction and sometimes even a hazard. According to AAA, 29% of people admit to being distracted by […]
Seat Belt Failure February 16, 2021 - Lap and shoulder belts work to keep people safe when a collision occurs; they prevent passengers and drives both from ejection from the vehicle and from hitting the vehicle’s interior. Seat belts also function to disperse and manage the force of the impact on the body. Part of seat belt functionality is that it must […]
If You Have Been Injured in a Fight, Can You Sue? February 8, 2021 - No matter how mild-mannered and calm you pride yourself on being, the chances are good that at some point in your life, you’ll either be in a fight, nearly in a fight, or at least near a fight. This means it’s worth considering: if you are injured in a fight in Illinois, can you sue? […]
