Construction zones are marked with orange cones and warning signs to ensure motorists know they should reduce speed and drive carefully in order to avoid accidents. Despite these precautions, however, construction zone accidents can and do…
Illinois law requires all drivers to carry auto insurance. If you get into a serious accident with an underinsured motorist, chances are they will not be able to properly compensate you for your injuries because they…
Owning a swimming pool comes with a responsibility to keep people safe. Without proper pool maintenance and supervision, what is meant to be a fun and relaxing time in the water can result in accidents that…
Winter conjures up images of softly falling snow, festive fun, and activities like ice skating and sledding. However, the season’s typically frigid temperatures can also create harsh road conditions. Driving in the winter presents a host…
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at whether it would be better to negotiate a settlement, or take your personal injury lawsuit to trial. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BBG-PODCAST-OCTOBER-31-2020B.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
A highway maintenance worker died after he was struck by a vehicle in Bureau County, Illinois. The driver was cited for a traffic violation. The collision occurred on westbound Interstate 80 around half a mile west…
If you are filing a personal injury claim, you may be wondering whether you would be better off negotiating a settlement with the other party or taking the case to trial. There is no straightforward answer…
In a recent case, a 19-year-old man died after sustaining serious injuries in an accident that involved a Metra train striking a vehicle. Three car occupants were also severely hurt in the collision, which occurred near…
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at determining liability in a personal injury case by differentiating recklessness and negligence. https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.briskmanandbriskman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BBG-PODCAST-SEPTEMBER-30-2020B.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Most pedestrians understand the risks they face when crossing intersections and walking on streets. However, sometimes a pedestrian can get hurt in an accident even after being cautious, following all traffic signals and using crosswalks. Pedestrian…