On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a law change in Illinois that allows plaintiffs to seek punitive damages in wrongful death cases.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at an Illinois Supreme Court decision that requires insurance companies to pay claims in crashes involving uninsured motorists or hit-and-run drivers to bicyclists and pedestrians that were affected.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how to safely confront an off-leash dog owner about their pet, as there are leash laws in Chicago that many residents fail to follow, which can result in a dog bite injury.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we’ve seen the devastating impact of dog attacks on the elderly. It is crucial to take proactive steps to protect your loved one. Here are some strategies to consider.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the unfortunate and sometimes tragic consequences that can arise from seemingly harmless interactions with pets.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how dogs can cause pain and injuries without having to bite someone.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the cost of dog bite treatments in Illinois. A recent study showed that dog bite injuries cost Illinois residents over $35 million a year, with the average cost being $48,000 per treatment.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandating electronic truck logs for commercial truck drivers, we look at whether electric logging devices actually reduced truck crashes or made US roads safer.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how driver fatigue is a common cause of truck accidents in the Chicago area and Illinois.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the rising number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths on United States roads.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a pitbull attack that injured a woman’s face, and how Illinois ranks in the top ten in deaths from pitbull-related dog bites.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the hazards cyclists face in Chicago, such as heavy traffic, narrow lanes and shoulders, and construction projects that raise the risk of bicycle crashes and pedestrian accidents.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a car accident in Joliet, IL where a pregnant woman was injured.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with more than 5,000 postal workers attacked by dogs in 2020 alone, we look at why dog repellant may be a good deterrent to minimize dog bites.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we let you know the key steps in a car accident lawsuit.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how a majority of American families own dogs, and with the possibility of being injured by a dog, how to stay safe around them.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal wrong way car accident that resulted in aggravated driving under the influence and reckless homicide charges.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the process behind a personal injury case/lawsuit.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if a negligent third party was responsible for you suffering a slip and fall accident.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how you can recover compensation for your medical bills if you were bitten or attacked by a dog.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if you have been involved in a pedestrian accident.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at serious car accidents, and what impact injuries and penetrating trauma means relative to crash-related injuries.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we explain what to look for in a car accident attorney after you or a loved one has been involved in an accident.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, while road traffic was significantly down during 2020 and 2021, the rate of fatal accidents were higher than previous years. This is due to drivers participating in more dangerous types of driving during the pandemic.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at cities that have the largest risks of dogs bites for postal workers, and how they can protect themselves from dog attacks.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a story where a dog owner went through a criminal trial when their dogs fatally attacked one of their neighbors. We also look at how negligent dog owners can be liable for a civil lawsuit through a dog bite wrongful death claim.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at steps you could take to receive compensation if you have been injured in a car accident.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if your child has suffered a dog bite injury.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at steps you should take if you have suffered a dog bite injury.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at steps to take after you’ve been in an Uber accident.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how Amazon is one of the leading US employers responsible for work injuries, and how Amazon warehouses have almost double the amount of workplace injuries compared to other warehouses.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, increase in travel will inevitable lead to higher risk of traffic accidents during summer. Here are important tips to keep you safe on the road.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a workplace accident where an employee sustained serious facial injuries. The lighting manufacturer is facing a $85,826 in penalties for the workplace safety violations.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a two vehicle collision in Chicago’s South Side that resulted in multiple injuries and two deaths. Authorities believe speeding was a factor in the fatal car accident.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the still common problem of dog attacks in Illinois, and highlight a particular fatal dog attack incident in Joliet.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do to recover after a car accident.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look into a lawsuit where the plaintiff broke their ankle after a slip & fall accident at a grocery store in Joliet.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how during winter months, snow, rain, and ice present unique driving challenges for motorists and make it more difficult for cars to safely navigate driving hazards.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal work accident at a Illinois grain facility. After investigation by the OSHA, the company was cited for multiple safety violations.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at whether it would be better to negotiate a settlement, or take your personal injury lawsuit to trial.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at determining liability in a personal injury case by differentiating recklessness and negligence.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a Geneva, Illinois nursing home where a quarter of its residence has died from complications due to the COVID-19. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against this nursing home for wrongful death, negligence, and disregarding state-mandated COVID-19 guidelines.…

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at workplace injuries that are not obvious, and can occur over time.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we highlight Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker’s executive order that grants front-line health workers and medical professionals civil liability immunity for injuries and deaths that occur from healthcare services during the coronavirus pandemic.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of the Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how front line healthcare workers and essential workers have been made automatically eligible for workers’ compensation by the State of Illinois if they’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of the Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal motorcycle accident involving a semi-tractor trailer in Joliet, Illinois.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a cyclist who filed a lawsuit after being injured in an accident involving an e-scooter.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a medical malpractice lawsuit that resulted in a $2.6 million settlement for the family of a heart patient who passed away from internal bleeding.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at various ways you can get injured due to the cold weather during winter time.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal truck accident involving a cyclist.Autor: Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg