Malman Law Personal Injury Blog

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6,283 Americans lost their lives as pedestrians in 2018. This represents a three percent increase over the previous year. Many of these fatalities and countless other injuries occurred to pedestrians who were in crosswalks where they assumed they were safe. If you or someone you love … Continue reading Pedestrian Accidents in Crosswalks

Although you may assume that crashes with semi-trucks and the insurance claims that follow with are similar to other vehicles on the road, they are actually very different. Unlike other vehicles, commercial trucks must follow the standards of the rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which dictate commercial driver’s … Continue reading Dealing with Injuries after a Truck Crash

Despite the more recent popularity of ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft, many Chicago visitors and residents alike still rely upon taxicabs to transport them from place to place around the city and suburbs. Taxicabs, however, are not immune from being involved in motor vehicle accidents, and taxicab drivers sometimes operate their vehicles in a … Continue reading Taxi Crashes in Chicago

The holiday season is a time that many people enjoy taking road trips to visit far-away relatives and friends. Long trips, however, can present many hazards to motor vehicle operators and their passengers. In some instances, these hazards cannot be avoided because they are caused by other motor vehicle drivers.  Sometimes, no matter how careful, … Continue reading Causes of Accidents on Road Trips

Driving is one way that older drivers in Chicago are able to remain independent and not have to rely upon friends and family members for rides to and from their destinations. Generally speaking, however, many older drivers suffer from decreased hearing and vision, as well as slower reflexes. Unfortunately, these characteristics can lead to serious … Continue reading Are Older Drivers Safe?

People in the Greater Chicago area regularly rely upon public transportation – including the “L” train – both during the holiday season as well as year-round. Generally speaking, public transportation is a safer alternative to driving in heavy Chicago traffic. However, accidents on these trains can still occur, and when they do, you may be … Continue reading Injuries While Riding the “L”

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes retail shopping at malls, shopping centers, and supermarkets. In the midst of all this commotion, accidents that result in serious injuries can sometimes occur. These accidents and injuries are sometimes attributable to negligent drivers and poor parking lot and parking garage maintenance. Moreover, in the … Continue reading Common Accidents While Shopping

With each new year comes new resolutions and opportunities for you, your families, and friends. One of your most important New Year’s resolutions should be to take some active steps to avoid sustaining new accidents and injuries. For example, you should be aware of your driving habits, make sure that your premises are safe, and … Continue reading Safety Resolutions for the New Year

The holidays are a popular time for exchanging gifts with family members, co-workers, and friends. Sometimes, however, an otherwise exciting gift turns out to be defective. If you or someone you love receives a defective gift during the holiday season that ends up causing you injuries, you may be entitled to bring a defective product … Continue reading Holiday Gifts might be Defective