February 4, 2025 | Car Accidents
Illinois Highway Patrol Reports: What You Need To Know
When you’re involved in a serious accident on Illinois state highways and roads, the Illinois State Police are obligated to investigate the incident and file a report of their findings. In the aftermath of your accident, this report can significantly impact your case. Here’s what… read more
January 31, 2025 | Car Accidents
When Is Rush Hour In Chicago?
Chicago experiences legendary traffic. The city is home to nearly three million residents spread across 77 communities, all trying to commute at similar times. Most other cities have two simple peak periods. However, Chicago’s daily traffic is a constant reminder of its position as America’s… read more
January 31, 2025 | Personal Injury
How Long Do Class Action Lawsuits Take?
As with other types of lawsuits, there is no standard time for how long it takes to settle or go to trial for a class action lawsuit. Instead, the timeline for a class action lawsuit depends on the factors of the case. While some class… read more
January 22, 2025 | Medical Malpractice
Stages of HIE: Mild, Moderate, and Severe HIE
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious medical condition that’s caused by limited oxygen or blood flow to the brain. Most commonly, it affects newborns during labor, delivery, or the neonatal period. The severity of HIE can range from mild to severe, and newborns can face… read more
January 15, 2025 | Personal Injury
What Is Hemiplegia?
Neurological conditions can be incredibly difficult to treat due to the complexity of the human brain. Conditions like hemiplegia, which involves paralysis on one side of the body, can be particularly life-changing. Hemiplegia is typically linked to damage to the brain or spinal cord, which… read more
January 6, 2025 | Car Accidents
What Speed Do Airbags Deploy?
Airbags are a required safety feature in all modern automobiles. They open and fill with air when an auto accident occurs. Since the introduction of airbags approximately 50 years ago, they’ve been credited with saving thousands of lives, reducing driver deaths by 29% in front-end… read more
January 3, 2025 | Medical Malpractice
Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice in Illinois?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence causes harm to a patient. In Illinois, various medical professionals and organizations can be held liable for malpractice, depending on the circumstances of the case. Learning about who may be responsible is critical if you’ve suffered injuries… read more
December 27, 2024 | Personal Injury
Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents At the Christkindlmarket During Chicago’s Winter Season
Since 1996, Chicago’s Christkindlmarket has transformed winter in the city. What started as a single German-style holiday market has grown into a phenomenon that drew over two million visitors across its locations in 2023. Named the third-best Christmas market worldwide by Big 7 Travel in… read more
December 18, 2024 | Medical Malpractice
What Is Marginal Cord Insertion?
Marginal cord insertion is a condition related to the placenta during pregnancy. It happens when the umbilical cord attaches to the edge of the placenta rather than in the center as it usually does. The condition is relatively uncommon, but it can still have an… read more
December 13, 2024 | Chicago Personal Injury Blog
Red Light Camera Tickets In Illinois
Before 2003, Chicago struggled with dangerous T-bone crashes at major intersections. That year, the city introduced red light cameras at just two intersections: Peterson and Western and 55th and Western. Today, cameras watch over 149 intersections throughout the city, photographing drivers who run red lights…. read more