Personal injury lawsuits are filed to hold negligent parties accountable for causing injuries to someone. The aim is to compel them to compensate an individual who has been harmed due to their carelessness or wrongdoing. Common…
A Joliet police officer was charged with drunk driving in an off-duty car accident that resulted in the death of her passenger, who was a 10-year veteran officer of the Berwyn Police Department. Erin Zilka, 35,…
Residents in the village of Westchester, Illinois, are outraged that two pit bulls who attacked and killed a man’s dog were not put down nearly a month after the incident. Carl Panek, 81, said he was…
Appeals Court Affirms 8.3 Million Dollar Medical Malpractice Award for Illinois Child’s Birth Injury
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, Illinois, upheld an $8.3 million award in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed on behalf of a 5-year-old boy who suffered a severe shoulder injury at…
An excavation company employee was killed in an industrial accident in suburban Volo, Illinois. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the workplace incident. Lake County authorities identified the worker as 33-year-old Michael…
Mass transit accidents can be frightening and have the potential to inflict serious injuries on a large number of people. Such accidents can involve train derailments or bus crashes, to name a few. If you or…
Safety is of utmost importance when riding a bicycle. However, accidents can occur no matter how careful you are, whether they are due to road hazards or vehicle collisions. Knowing what to do in the aftermath…
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if a negligent third party was responsible for you suffering a slip and fall accident. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/BBG-PODCAST-JULY-31-2022.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe:…
Electric scooters have had a polarizing effect since they were first introduced to Chicago in June 2019. While people have enjoyed riding scooters as a convenient transportation option, they have also raised safety concerns. E-scooters can…
Being bitten or attacked by a dog can be a terrifying experience that can leave you with serious injuries and large medical bills. Under Illinois law, a dog bite victim is not required to prove the…