A recent study revealed that dog bites cost Illinois residents more than $35 million each year. The average cost of medical treatment after a dog bite is over $48,000. Several factors contribute to the high cost…
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Most news reports about dog attacks focus on dogs that harm humans. Yet dogs can, and often do, attack other dogs. A dog that has been socialized to behave well around humans may still become aggressive…
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On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandating electronic truck logs for commercial truck drivers, we look at whether electric logging devices actually reduced truck crashes or made US…
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In a heart-wrenching incident on Long Island, a 70-year-old woman tragically lost her life after being attacked by her family’s pit bull. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with dog…
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Although dogs are generally known for their loyal and friendly nature, they have the potential to injure people. Bites are among the most common ways dogs may attack, but they can also cause harm even without…
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On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how driver fatigue is a common cause of truck accidents in the Chicago area and Illinois. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BBG-PODCAST-MAY-31-2023.webmPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
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In 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandated that all commercial truck drivers use electronic logs to track the hours they spend on duty and behind the wheel. Since then, truckers’ compliance with Hours…
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Deaths on US roadways decreased slightly in 2022 as compared to 2021, according to new estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA recently released updated estimates for US car accident deaths in…
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On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the rising number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths on United States roads. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BBG-PODCAST-APRIL-30-2023.webmPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
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Many people have experienced driver fatigue at some point in their lives, whether it is driving home after a long day at work or traveling on a dark, monotonous roadway after a night out. Your eyelids…
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