Should rideshare companies, like Uber and Lift, be subject to a lower standard of care than taxis or other similar modes of for-hire transportation? Of course not — they provide the exact same service as taxicabs, limousines, buses, etc. — and should be subject to the same standard of care. That’s what new proposed legislation… Read More
$24.6 Million Settlement for Family Injured in Trucking Accident
The family of a teenage boy who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after being rear-ended by a tractor-trailer has settled their personal injury lawsuit against the negligent truck driver and trucking company for just under $24.6 million, the full extent of available insurance coverage. The family was represented by Matthew Passen, Stephen Passen, and Jordan… Read More
Liability for Ridesharing Car Accidents
Over the last decade popularity of ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, has steadily increased. Perhaps not surprisingly, so too has the increase in ridesharing motor vehicle accidents. Indeed, economists at the University of Chicago found that motor vehicle accident deaths had increased approximately 3 percent since the introduction of ridesharing services. It’s likely… Read More
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the CDC, traumatic brain injuries [“TBI”] result in nearly 3 million emergency room visits each year. From experience, we know that hospitalizations are just one piece to the complex puzzle of a brain injury. Emotional injuries following a TBI are, unfortunately, very common. One of the most devastating of these emotional injuries is… Read More
Electric Scooter Injuries
On June 15, 2019, the city of Chicago kicked off a pilot program that made 2,500 electric scooters available to riders across a 50-mile test zone. The scooters, which were provided by ten different companies including Lyft and Jump (owned by Uber), are unlocked with a code sent via mobile app, taken from point A… Read More
Potentially Increased Penalties for Distracted Driving
There is a new push in Springfield to cut down on texting and driving. The proposal would increase the penalties for causing a crash while using your phone. It is already against the law in Illinois to be on your phone while driving, yet people still do it. A new bill sponsored by Representative Norine… Read More
Safety Tips for Bicyclists
Especially in a city like Chicago, more and more bicyclists are commuting and sharing the roadways with motorists. The biggest fear of most bicyclists is being struck by a motor vehicle. In fact, the fear of a collision with an automobile is the single greatest impediment to getting more people on bikes—many people want to… Read More
Vehicle Damage as Poor Predictor of Injury in Motor Vehicle Crashes
In high-speed motor vehicle crashes resulting in serious personal injuries, there is oftentimes substantial damage to the vehicles involved. As a general principle, we understand that the substantial vehicle damage caused by high-speed crashes is consistent with serious personal injuries to those involved in the crash. How about when there is minimal vehicle damage? Is… Read More
Dealing With Tinnitus — a Hidden Effect of Head & Neck Injuries
Over the years, we’ve helped many clients with head and neck trauma caused by motor vehicle accidents and falls. Some injuries like burns, fractures, and stiffness were easily diagnosed. But there’s another, less noticeable consequence that can be just as distressing. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a non-auditory noise resulting from damage to the inner… Read More
Distractions Lead to Highest Pedestrian Death Rate in Three Decades
According to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, a national nonprofit highway safety organization, the number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roadways in 2018 was the largest annual number of pedestrian fatalities since 1990. Specifically, the data revealed 6,227 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents last year, a 4% increase from the… Read More
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