Our Chicago construction accident attorneys are all too familiar with the potential hazards faced by Chicago construction and utility workers. Yesterday, tragedy struck two such workers and their families. According to several news reports, one worker is dead and another was critically injured following an explosion in a construction hole in the Chicago West Loop. … Read More
Product Liability Plays Crucial Role In Ensuring Public Safety
Case in point: Toyota sudden acceleration recalls. Chicago Toyota sudden acceleration lawyers have noted in recent weeks several news stories and press releases documenting Toyota’s culpability in failing to correct these lethal motor vehicle defects. As car companies ignore car owner complaints, and federal and state regulators turn a blind eye, the civil justice system… Read More
Product Liability Plays Crucial Role In Ensuring Public Safety
Case in point: Toyota sudden acceleration recalls. Chicago Toyota sudden acceleration lawyers have noted in recent weeks several news stories and press releases documenting Toyota’s culpability in failing to correct these lethal motor vehicle defects. As car companies ignore car owner complaints, and federal and state regulators turn a blind eye, the civil justice system… Read More
Technology Causing Distracted Driver Accidents?
In 2010, distracted driving will remain a hot topic and rightly so. Technology has become an integral part of our every day lives and has transformed methods of transportation, such as automobiles, into remote offices. The problem that our Chicago car accident attorneys are beginning to see, however, is what happens when drivers become distracted… Read More
Study Questions Impact of Banning Cell Phone Usage While Driving
Our last week’s series on distracted driving and technology was interrupted by a discussion of the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Lebron v. Gottlieb, striking down damage caps in medical malpractice actions. Our Chicago car accident attorneys will continue the series this week. The premise behind banning texting or cell phone usage while driving is… Read More
Commercial Drivers Prohibited From Using Cell Phones While Driving
This week, our Chicago injury lawyers will discuss various initiatives and issues relating to distracted driving — in particular, drivers distracted by cell phones, PDAs, handheld devices and other technology. In recent months, an increased number of catastrophic motor vehicle accidents have been found to have been caused by drivers distracted by such devices. The… Read More
Illinois Motor Vehicle Fatalities Lowest Since 1921
The Illinois State Police recently announced that 2009 was the safest year on Illinois roadways since 1921, in terms of the number of traffic fatalities. The number of people killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2009 dropped below 1,000 for the first time in nearly 90 years. The number of traffic fatalities in 2009 was… Read More
No ‘Relation Back’ in Personal Injury Complaint Adding Employer Defendant
People sometimes wonder why it is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible if you suspect an injury was caused by the carelessness or recklessness of another. One important reason is to identify all possible defendants before the statute of limitations (the time in which a lawsuit must be filed)… Read More
Court Reverses $12.5 Million Verdict Based on Lawyer’s Inflammatory Comments at Trial
A recent case decided by the Illinois appellate court stresses the importance of personal injury attorneys showing restraint in arguing a case to a jury, especially in cases where the defense has admitted fault. In Pleasance v. City of Chicago, No. 1-08-1510 (Ill. App. Ct 1st Dist. Dec. 14, 2009), the Illinois appellate court overturned… Read More
Recent Truck Accident Highlights Winter Road Danger: Falling Ice
An unfortunate accident last week highlights a winter driving danger being ignored: falling snow and ice off the tops of semi-tracker trailers. To speak with a top Chicago truck accident attorney, call Passen & Powell at (312) 527-4500. In Aurora, Peter Morano was severely injured when a large block of ice came off the top… Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- Next Page »