Personal Injury

Truck Accident Alert: Teens Cautioned to be Mindful of Big Rigs While Driving This Summer

July 28, 2011

Big trucks like semi-tractor trailers have big blind spots that increase the risk of an accident. This is especially true during the summertime when more drivers, including less-experienced teenage drivers, are on the road. These blind…

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Railway Accidents Still a Serious Concern for Passengers in Illinois

July 18, 2011

Illinois has one of the highest rates of railway accidents in the country. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), seven deaths and 48 accidents have occurred on state railways this year so far. In May,…

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Big Rig Incident Causes Extensive Personal Injuries and Deaths in Illinois

July 15, 2011

The Third District Appellate Court of Illinois upheld a trial court’s ruling that a tractor-trailer driver and her company’s affiliates were liable for the deaths of two men and serious injuries of another. DeAn Henry was…

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Proposed National Teen Driving Rules Shown to Save Lives and Money

July 4, 2011

Chicago, Ill. – Statistics show that 16-year-olds are six times more likely to get in an auto accident than drivers over 30 years old. The Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act (STANDUP) plans to…

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Personal Injury Alert: Popular Proton Pump Inhibitor Medicines Could Cause Serious Injuries

June 9, 2011

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used by millions of individuals for the treatment of gastric acid-related problems. For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, erosive esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus, and other gastric acid concerns,…

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Alarming Statistic Triggers Global Initiative to Promote Road Safety

June 1, 2011

By 2020, 1.9 million people will die each year from auto accidents if world governments take no action. In response to this alarming statistic, the World Health Organization has begun the “Decade of Action for Road…

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Illinois Focuses New Campaign on Distracted Driving Accidents and Deaths

May 27, 2011

A new survey shows that 94 percent of adult drivers are concerned about distracted driving, but an astounding 20 percent of them think their driving skills are good enough to drive while texting or talking on…

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Sleep Apnea Compromises Truck Driver Safety and Potentially Other Driver’s Lives

May 25, 2011

An estimated one-third of commercial truck drivers have some form of sleep apnea, the University of Pennsylvania noted in a study. The study, which was sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the…

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Be Cautious with all the Road Construction Work on the Jane Addams Tollway

May 5, 2011

Chicago, Ill. – The Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is getting a long overdue resurfacing and bridge renovation work. But some drivers feel the tollway, also known as I-90, should get a total reconstruction with wider roads.…

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How much is my case worth?

March 23, 2011

If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s carelessness and are considering filing a lawsuit, you’re probably asking yourself: “How much is my case worth?” As explained below, there are two basic types of damages for…

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