As a Chicago dog bite lawyer, I have seen the devastating impact of dog attacks on the elderly. Due to their frailty and slower reaction times, seniors are particularly vulnerable to severe injuries from dog attacks.…
As Chicago dog bite lawyers, we’ve seen firsthand the unfortunate—and sometimes tragic—consequences that can arise from seemingly harmless interactions with pets. Pet sitting for a friend or family member might seem like a fun and easy…
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the cost of dog bite treatments in Illinois. A recent study showed that dog bite injuries cost Illinois residents over $35 million a year, with the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…