While the details are still being investigated, a 63-year old woman was fatally mauled by a pack of pit bulls while walking near her home in Southern California on Thursday, May 9^th. Dog attacks are quite common in Chicago and Chicago dog bite attorneys have represented clients in a number of cases ranging from simple bites to lost limbs. Chicago personal injury lawyers are well versed in this area of law and you should always contact one right away to get the law on your side. Unfortunately for this woman, the attack was too vicious and she ultimately succumbed to her wounds.  Read More»

Although texting while driving is illegal in Chicago you can most likely find a few people texting on their phone during your daily commute. Ask any Chicago auto accident lawyer and they will tell you it doesn’t matter how old you are, texting while driving is highly dangerous because you are completely taking your eyes off the road for several seconds and check their phones often during one trip. Many experts have compared it to drunk driving and many Chicago auto accident attorneys have represented the victims of texting accidents in Chicago. And while drunk driving has been the leading cause of driving deaths for American teenagers for years, a recent study shows texting while driving has now replaced drunk driving as the number one cause of teenage deaths on the road in the U.S. Read More»

Many people take the timely and professional delivery of their packages for granted, but when you consider the daily life of a delivery man or woman you may reconsider. Driving around the city and the suburbs under tight deadlines is a stressful job and certainly comes with its own risks and dangers. And in addition to road conditions and poor drivers, some of the environments these men and women are forced to deliver in are less than desirable. Although you may have not put much thought to this topic, Chicago accident attorneys are well aware of this situation for they have represented injured truck and package delivery workers in court. This seemingly "easy" profession is far from a walk in the park.  Read More»

If you know any Chicago car accident attorneys, you are well aware how much of a hot topic this issue is right now. Chicagoland is a confusing patchwork of towns who allow handheld cell phones, towns who don't, but no matter where you are you can probably find someone talking or texting while driving. Four years ago the state of Illinois passed a ban on texting while driving, and this new law if signed by Governor Quinn would require all motorists to keep both hands free while using a cell phone or risk a $75 fine. The law, which was approved by the House and Senate on Tuesday, would eliminate any confusion on this issue and certainly make it easier for police to immediately recognize and pull over an offender. Read More»

Working on the railroad is dangerous business and if you or a loved one works for a railroad you must be aware of all of the rights available to you. Chicago workers compensation attorneys are well versed in this area of law and can offer advice, but why wait until an unfortunate accident to occur to learn the government backed programs that protect your rights as a worker. Passed in 1908, the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was created specifically to protect the rights and safety of railroad workers. Illinois railroad accident lawyers have been using this act in favor of their clients for over a century and FELA was actually enacted long before the passage of state workers' compensation laws. There is a lot to know about FELA so we can start with the basics. Read More»

You may have seen the signs on people’s cars or on billboards: “Start seeing motorcycles.” You are guaranteed to see them this season, and especially on busy highways you can expect to encounter them frequently. When you’re on the road and you find yourself accompanied by them, the key to avoiding motorcycle accidents is to know how to adapt your driving to meet their requirements. For any accidents that are unavoidable and not your responsibility, an auto accident attorney is the best resource to turn to in order to see full compensation rewarded. Read More»

Residents in nursing homes understandably expect a high level of care, but unfortunately, sometimes the staff employed by facilities is not adequately prepared to take on a job with such high expectations. Some people are not cut out for that sort of profession, and it can lead to staff abusing nursing home residents. Nursing home injuries may be a sign of abuse within a facility, and abuse should not be tolerated. Nursing home abuse lawyers deal with cases of abuse on a regular basis, and if you believe you're dealing with an abusive situation, you shouldn't hesitate to contact one for help. Read More»

When you've been in a car accident, you may be confused about how you should proceed, what you should or need to do, and whether you should bring the case to court, if the other driver was at fault. Thankfully, you don't have to answer these questions on your own—car crash attorneys are trained to be able to give quality advice to people who have been involved in car wrecks. If you have been in one recently, there are several ways that an attorney can help. Read More»

As the heat starts to rise in Chicago everyone is slowly getting acclimated to the warm weather. With what seems like the longest winter in years finally behind us, it has been so long since hot weather some of us have forgotten how to dress and take care of ourselves. While the young and vibrant may be ok for now, if you have any elderly family or friends you must make sure they have access to air conditioning and plenty of cold,  refreshing water. Dehydration is a major issue in the elderly and it is your responsibility to make sure they are in good hands.  Read More»