Chicago Personal Injury Law Blog 

The CDC accounts for about 4.5 million dog bites every year in America. The highest number of victims are children and the elderly. But what happens when your dog bites someone? You could end up in a civil or criminal court with a suit.  If you are keeping a vicious...

The products we use in our homes each day can pose a serious risk of injury if they possess design or manufacturing defects. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, some of the most common products that cause catastrophic injury or fatality include toys,...

When you work in construction in Illinois, you are probably familiar with some of the risks of your job. Protecting yourself against preventable accidents and injuries requires you to abide by company-sanctioned laws and protocols designed to allow you to work...

When a family decides to get a dog for a pet, chances are they spend considerable time selecting a breed based on their family's needs and lifestyle. While this type of research is beneficial and necessary, a family's preparation to introduce a new dog into their home...

In the year 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported a total of 163 fatal workplace injuries in Illinois. The total number of workplace injuries in the whole country during the same year was 5,147, according to the census of fatal occupational injuries...

In Illinois, and in several other states across the nation, it is illegal for drivers to use their hand-held cell phones while driving. This legislation was drafted in an attempt to save lives, as more than 3,600 people died in distracted driving accidents in one year...

The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill addressing safety valves to prevent residents from burning themselves with scalding hot water. Inspired by an 18-month-old girl who died after tragically suffering from severe third-degree burns, House...

As temperatures drop throughout the country, it is crucial that Chicago truckers pay extra attention to road conditions and the safety of their rigs. As a trucker, you cannot prevent winter temperatures and odds are you will have to take trips regardless of road...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, children account for approximately half of the 4.5 million people who receive bites from dogs in the United States, including Illinois, every year. Of those bitten, nearly 30,000 may require reconstructive surgery...

Illinois residents like you who get behind the wheel don't expect to have your life threatened while on the road. Unfortunately, you share the road with all kinds of drivers and vehicles and can't determine how everyone will be on the road. Trucks can be especially...