Personal Injury

Fatal Illinois pedestrian accident serves as important safety reminder

December 15, 2020

News reports recently emerged of two pedestrians dying after they were struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Illinois highway. The pedestrian accident occurred in Machesney Park in Winnebago County. A car fatally hit a…

Chicago woman in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run pedestrian accident

November 24, 2020

Chicago is known as one of the most walkable cities in the country. Unfortunately, negligent motorists can quickly turn what is meant to be a pleasant stroll or an invigorating jog into a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian…

Personal injury claims: Is it better to settle or go to court?

October 20, 2020

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…

Pedestrian Dies After Collision Involving Metra Train and Car in Chicago

October 9, 2020

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…

The difference between negligence and recklessness in a personal injury case

September 4, 2020

Getting hurt due to the actions of another person or entity can turn your life upside down. If you have suffered a personal injury, you may be able to collect compensation for your medical bills and…

How pedestrians can stay safe during the coronavirus crisis

June 16, 2020

Illinois enforced a stay-at-home order for its residents on March 21 to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. People are only allowed to leave their homes for essential activities such as grocery shopping or…

Quincy police cite 86-year-old driver in bicycle accident

May 19, 2020

An 86-year-old man was cited for causing an accident between a motorized bicycle and a car in Quincy, Illinois. One person ended up being hospitalized. According to a Quincy police report, Alvah Johnson was cited for…

Chicago cyclist files lawsuit to identify hit-and-run scooter rider

May 5, 2020

A cyclist who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision with an electric scooter filed a lawsuit to determine who hit him. The lawsuit is aiming to get 10 Chicago e-scooter companies to share their data…

Pit bull euthanized after attacking owners in Plainfield

April 17, 2020

A pit bull was euthanized after biting four people inside a home in suburban Plainfield, Illinois. Police said their initial investigation indicated that the dog attack was unprovoked. Emergency responders arrived at the home at around…

Woman suffers brain injury after being struck by Chicago police car

April 10, 2020

A family filed a lawsuit against the Chicago police department after an unnamed police officer ran over a woman, leaving her with a traumatic brain injury. The complaint filed in Cook County Circuit Court alleged that…