Wrongful death lawsuits allow families to recover compensation after a loved one’s death in a preventable accident. In a recent case, the wife of a Chicago software engineer who was killed in a rural Montana train…
Continue ReadingTwo dogs who had previously bitten multiple people in suburban Chicago were euthanized after being accused of a third attack. Police said the latest dog bite incident occurred in Elmwood Park, Illinois. A pit bull and…
Continue ReadingEach year, more than 1,000 people are killed after being attacked by a dog, and another 850,000 are hospitalized. While it is too early to tell how 2021 numbers will stack up, fatal dog attacks have…
Continue ReadingOn this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at steps you should take if you have suffered a dog bite injury. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BBG-PODCAST-SEPTEMBER-30-2021.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Continue ReadingA 26-year-old man hit by a vehicle in Bloomington, Illinois, died after suffering serious internal injuries. The driver who caused the fatal accident faces two counts of aggravated driving under the influence (DUI). Authorities identified the…
Continue ReadingHollywood Casino Joliet faces a personal injury lawsuit from a man who suffered a slip and fall accident during his visit. The lawsuit was filed in a Will County court. Cyril Tuzzollino went to Hollywood Casino…
Continue ReadingChicago has long had a dog bite problem, and recent data highlights the need for better dog attack prevention. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) released numbers on dog attacks against postal workers as part of National…
Continue ReadingIn Illinois, drivers have a legal duty to maintain their vehicles to a safe standard. However, a recent survey of 1,200 American drivers found that 92% of car owners put off essential car maintenance despite knowing…
Continue ReadingOn this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at steps to take after you’ve been in an Uber accident. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BBG-PODCAST-AUGUST-31-2021.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Continue ReadingNo matter how cautious you are on Illinois roads, the reality is that you cannot control the behavior of other drivers. Whether you are a driver, pedestrian, bicyclist or motorcyclist, there is a risk that you…
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