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| Car Accidents
Navigating Chicago Intersections: Staying Safe in a Risky Environment
Navigating the busy intersections of Chicago can feel like walking through a challenging maze. With unique road configurations and high traffic volumes, it’s no wonder that intersection crashes account for ...
| Truck Accidents
What Every Driver Should Know: How Your Actions Can Impact Truck Safety and Your Legal Options After an Accident
When a commercial truck crashes, the first place most people look is the truck’s driver. Commercial truck driver error can and does cause crashes. Yet truck drivers aren’t the only ...
| Car Accidents
Understanding Your Rights After a Hit and Run Car Accident in Aurora, IL
Home to approximately 200,000 residents, Aurora is one of the largest cities in Illinois and offers a vibrant community, including popular landmarks such as the Paramount Theatre and Millennium Plaza. ...
| Car Accidents
Chicago High School Zone Speed Cameras and Child Safety Zones: What Families Should Know
Chicago city data shows that 5,159,847 violations were recorded in Child Safety Zones from July 1, 2014, through the most recent available date. Many Chicagoans are eagerly awaiting spring, but ...
| Car Accidents
2026 New Law Update: What Chicago Drivers Should Know About Roadside Crashes
Illinois’ Scott’s Law, also known as the "Move Over Law," officially took effect on February 1, 2002. Recent updates have further expanded the law to protect road crews and pedestrians. As ...
| News and Press
New Law Expands Definition of Bicycles in Illinois
Illinois recently passed a law that expands and clarifies what constitutes a "bicycle" under state rules. The new law includes some low-speed e-bikes and tricycles. The change came after government ...
| Car Accidents
Navigating Auto Accidents in Franklin Park: How a Local Law Firm Can Help You Secure Justice
Nobody expects to end up in the ER while driving through Franklin Park. One moment you’re traveling down Grand Avenue or merging near Mannheim Road, and the next you’re dealing ...
| Car Accidents
Secondary Crashes on Chicago Expressways
Serious crashes can result in a mix of emotions and leave victims shaken, injured, and distraught, trying to make sense of what happened. However, secondary impacts can turn a bad ...
| Premises Liability
Holiday Shopping, Snow, and Storefront Falls in Chicago
As the holidays approach, many shoppers might experience crowded sidewalks, icy parking lots, and slushy storefronts. These types of conditions create more than discomfort and inconvenience. These preventable situations can ...
| Car Accidents, Dog Bite, Motorcycle Accidents, News and Press
Paul Greenberg and Gavin Pearlman Spread Holiday Cheer at WGN’s Annual Toy Drive
The holiday season has a way of bringing people together around what matters most: kindness, generosity, and community. This morning, Briskman Law's Paul Greenberg and Gavin Pearlman were proud to ...