Chicago is known for its thriving bicycle-riding culture. While the local government has tried to make it a safe activity, bicyclists are still at risk when sharing the roads with vehicles like cars and trucks. A…
Slip and fall accidents can occur across a variety of public properties, ranging from supermarkets and restaurants to parking lots and workplaces. Earlier in 2020, a woman filed a slip and fall lawsuit against a Thorntons…
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look into a lawsuit where the plaintiff broke their ankle after a slip & fall accident at a grocery store in Joliet. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BBG-PODCAST-JAN-31-2021.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |…
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a drop in traffic, accompanied by an increase in pedestrians and bicyclists heading outdoors for socially distanced fresh air and exercise. Unfortunately, the empty roads have led to a rise…
A federal judge upheld a $29.9 million verdict in a medical malpractice case that involved a kidney patient in Illinois. The lawsuit detailed multiple failures in his care that forced him to undergo a kidney transplant.…
Many workplace injuries are the result of a one-time accident like a fall or an equipment mishap. While injuries from such accidents tend to be obvious, there are other on-the-job injuries that can develop over time…
A 59-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle while working in a construction zone in Gridley, Illinois. He was taken to Advocate BroMenn Medical Center for treatment and died around one hour after the incident.…
Two people suffered life-threatening injuries when their motorcycle collided with a semi-truck in Richland County, Illinois. Illinois State Police said the motorcycle driver and passenger were airlifted to a hospital for treatment. The crash between the…
A 53-year-old Chicago man was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing personal injury after striking a Geneva Police officer in a hit-and-run accident. The 22-year-old officer had been performing a traffic stop in…
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how during winter months, snow, rain, and ice present unique driving challenges for motorists and make it more difficult for cars to safely navigate driving hazards.…