Owner of unleashed dog walks off after attack on woman’s dachshund

April 23, 2021

A woman spent hundreds of dollars on veterinary bills after her miniature dachshund suffered serious injuries in an attack by an unleashed dog in Chicago, Illinois. The dog’s owner left without providing her with his contact…

Man dies after pit bull attack in Joliet home

April 16, 2021

Dog attacks continue to remain a problem in Illinois. While many incidents are reported in public areas like parks or streets, dog bites can also occur in places that are considered safe and familiar. A 46-year-old…

Owner shoots dogs after they attack teen girl on South Side

April 13, 2021

A 13-year-old girl who was taking out the trash suffered injuries after being bitten by a neighbor’s dogs on the South Side of Chicago. The dogs’ owner fatally shot one of the canines.   The girl…

Chicago man arrested after hitting two police cars on Eisenhower Expressway

April 9, 2021

Two Cook County Sheriff’s Police officers were injured in a car accident on the Eisenhower Expressway. The driver believed to be responsible for the crash was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, violating Scott’s…

University of Chicago to pay heart patient’s family $2.6 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit

April 6, 2021

The family of a heart patient who died from internal bleeding will receive a $2.6 million settlement in a medical malpractice lawsuit against the University of Chicago Medical Center. The lawsuit claimed the negligence of cardiology…

Semi-truck’s failed U-turn attempt leads to fatal crash in Oswego

April 2, 2021

Truck accidents have the potential to cause devastating injuries. Because of the large size and weight of semi-trucks, it is often the occupants of smaller vehicles who suffer the most severe injuries in a collision. Two…

Dog Attack Kills One

March 31, 2021

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the still common problem of dog attacks in Illinois, and highlight a particular fatal dog attack incident in Joliet. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BBG-PODCAST-MARCH-31-2021.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe:…

Woman sues Joliet store after sidewalk slip and fall

March 26, 2021

After a slip and fall accident, a woman who fractured her ankle filed a lawsuit against a grocery and tobacco store in Joliet. The suit claimed the defective sidewalk outside the store caused her fall.  …

Driver arrested in a fatal pedestrian accident on UIC campus

March 23, 2021

A driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian at the University of Illinois at the Chicago campus. Another pedestrian suffered chest and shoulder injuries in the accident. Police said the pedestrians were…

Joliet woman files slip and fall lawsuit against Burlington Coat Factory

March 19, 2021

A 67-year-old woman filed a lawsuit against Burlington Coat Factory over a slip and fall accident that resulted in injuries. The lawsuit cited five instances of negligence.   Judith Hemme was visiting the Joliet store when…