Pedestrians Should Avoid Distracted Walking
While distracted driving has been a problem on the rise due in large part to cell phones and other electronic devices, it seems that … Continued
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Pedestrian Safety Tips for Kids
It’s very important to ensure that your children understand pedestrian safety, especially in a city as large and bustling as ours. Here are some pedestrian … Continued
Read More.Insurance Coverage for Pedestrian Accidents
Under Illinois law, insurance companies are required to provide $25,000 minimums for underinsured (UIM) and uninsured (UM) motorist coverage – higher coverage-limits are also available … Continued
Read More.Pedestrians and Bicyclists at Risk
Pedestrians and bicyclists are no match for the sheer size and force of moving vehicles, and if you’ve been injured in a traffic accident as … Continued
Read More.Risks of Electric Cars for Pedestrians
Hybrid and electric cars are on the rise in the United States and have become more popular for their fuel-efficiency and environmental friendliness, but it’s … Continued
Read More.Criminal Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
Most traffic accidents involving pedestrians, despite their seriousness, are considered “civil” matters which do not involve criminal charges against any party. However, some pedestrian accidents … Continued
Read More.Improper Left-Hand Turns
Improper left-hand turns make up a significant and surprising percentage of traffic accidents involving pedestrians: an estimated one in four pedestrian accidents, according to a … Continued
Read More.Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
Traffic lights and signs are there so that we understand when and where a pedestrian has the right-of-way, and failure to yield when legally required … Continued
Read More.Dark Street Pedestrian Accidents
At the center of a successful personal injury claim is “negligence,” meaning that you must prove that the at-fault driver in an accident was negligent … Continued
Read More.Stoplight Violation Accidents
Traffic lights and signs exist for a reason: to demonstrate and regulate when and where pedestrians and drivers of vehicles have the right-of-way relative to … Continued
Read More.Lost Control Accidents
Many traffic accidents result from one or more drivers losing control of their vehicles – commonly due to poor weather conditions, distraction, intoxication, or other … Continued
Read More.Parking Lot/Backover Accidents
Many parking lots and driveways inevitably offer reduced visibility due to other cars or buildings in the way, and unfortunately this lack of visibility … Continued
Read More.Work Zone Accidents
Caution is especially important in work/construction zones in which speed-limits are typically reduced, many roads have closed lanes for certain distances, and there is often … Continued
Read More.Rollerbladers
While rollerblading may not be quite as common as it used to be, it remains a popular outdoor activity and even a fun mode of … Continued
Read More.Children Moving Between Cars
In school-zones and residential areas, especially during daytime hours and throughout the summer, you can find plenty of children out and about for all sorts … Continued
Read More.Physical Disability Damages
In a wrongful death lawsuit, there are many aspects to it that for which you can be awarded in money damages. The damages are intended … Continued
Read More.Pain and Suffering Damages
In a wrongful death lawsuit, there are many aspects to it that for which you can be awarded in money damages. The damages are intended … Continued
Read More.Condominium Accidents
Condominiums are a place to call home for many people since they are typically bought whereas apartments are rented. You call your condo your home … Continued
Read More.Children Injured on Property
The most valuable part of a parent’s life is their children. Parents live for their children and want only the best for them; that is … Continued
Read More.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Boilers and Heaters
According to the CDC, carbon monoxide kills 400 people a year and sends 20,000 people to the hospital. It has been labeled the “silent killer” … Continued
Read More.Carbon Monoxide Wrongful Death Accidents
Carbon monoxide has been labeled the “silent killer” for being a deadly, odorless, and colorless gas. In certain quantities at certain speeds, it can kill … Continued
Read More.Carbon Monoxide Accidents
Carbon monoxide has been given the name, “the silent killer” for being an odorless, colorless gas that can build up in a home and cause … Continued
Read More.Bleacher Accidents
Bleachers are typically used to enjoy a sporting event, however, in the past they have been the cause of some serious injuries. Their structure is … Continued
Read More.Balcony Railing Accident
The purpose of a balcony railing is to protect the visitors of their property while they safely enjoy being outside. It is the responsibility of … Continued
Read More.Automatic Door Accidents
Many of us go through automatic doors just about every day without a second thought. As it turns out, hundreds of automatic door accidents occur … Continued
Read More.Apartment Building Accident
When you enter a lease in an apartment building, you should be able to rest assured that your life there will be safe and comfortable. … Continued
Read More.Children and Climbing Accidents
Children are instinctively curious about their world, which means they do a good deal of exploring, especially when they begin crawling and walking. It is … Continued
Read More.My child has been hurt in an accident. Should I file a lawsuit?
It is always frightening when your child is involved in an accident, especially when they suffer injuries that may be serious and debilitating. The … Continued
Read More.What should I do if my child has been injured?
This is a hard question to answer, especially for parents who are watching their child suffer with injuries. The first and most important thing … Continued
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