As the weather gets warmer, Chicago residents enjoy spending summer afternoons out on the water. While boating is often a fun and relaxing activity, it can also be dangerous at times. Many people consider drinking a…
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All workers deserve a safe workplace. Unfortunately, far too often, employers sacrifice employees’ well-being for profits. The pressure to work fast can increase the risk of work injuries. A coalition of four labor unions analyzed data…
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On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, increase in travel will inevitable lead to higher risk of traffic accidents during summer. Here are important tips to keep you safe on…
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Personal injury lawsuits allow injured individuals to recover compensation from the person or entity responsible for their accident. What happens, though, when a preventable accident results in a tragic death? When a person is killed because…
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With the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns and travel restrictions of the past year, Illinois residents are eager to hit the road during the summer. As the weather gets warmer, more people will be heading out…
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Illinois dog owners bear full legal responsibility any time their dog injures someone. A dog bite victim has the right to file a personal injury claim against a negligent owner to obtain compensation. Dog bites…
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Injured workers in Chicago and throughout Illinois have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim if they are hurt or fall ill on the job. A recent case, however, highlights the reality that benefits are…
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Accidents involving buses and trains can leave victims with serious injuries. Many collisions are even fatal due to the force of impact, especially if a pedestrian is involved. This was the case in a recent train…
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On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a workplace accident where an employee sustained serious facial injuries. The lighting manufacturer is facing a $85,826 in penalties for the workplace safety violations. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BBG-PODCAST-MAY-30-2021.mp3Podcast: Play…
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A lighting manufacturer is facing $85,826 in penalties for workplace safety violations after an on-the-job accident caused an employee to sustain serious facial burns. Federal workplace safety officials cited the company for lack of safety measures…
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