As states across the country have eased Covid lockdowns and people are returning to the “new normal” of living during a pandemic, the roadways have surprisingly become more dangerous. According to recent data on motor vehicle traffic fatalities from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 20,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes… Read More
Corporate Liability for COVID-19 Injuries and Deaths in Illinois
As the “new normal” of living in a global pandemic takes hold, we are seeing a host of legal questions become triggered. One large set of concerns relates to protecting the health of workers, consumers, patients and nursing home residents from the life-threatening coronavirus/COVID-19. Another set of concerns relates to protecting small businesses who are… Read More
$1 Million Pre-Suit Settlement for a Woman Struck by a Panda Express Vehicle
A 77-year-old female pedestrian who was struck by a Panda Express delivery vehicle and suffered predominantly a hip fracture has settled her claim against Panda Express for $1,000,000 without ever filing suit. She was represented by the Chicago-based personal injury law firm, Passen & Powell. On February 1, 2019, Rosemary Haraldsson was walking from her parked… Read More
Rise in Vaping-Related Injuries and Deaths Prompts Lawsuits
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were initially marketed as a safe alternative to smoking. We are now learning that was a lie. While the long-term health effects of e-cigarette use (“vaping”) is unclear, there are an increasing number of cases to suggest that vaping causes a whole host of life-threatening conditions, including pulmonary and gastrointestinal problems, “popcorn… Read More
Alarming Numbers for Car Accident Fatalities
According recent government data, since January of 2000 there have been more fatalities due to car accidents that in both World Wars combined. Just during the years 2006 to 2012, there were 190,455 reported fatalities due to car accidents. These are outrageous numbers and we need to due more to protect drivers on our roads…. Read More
Accusing the Enabler — Organizational Liability for Child Sexual Abuse
According to the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, more than 2,000 cases of child sexual abuse are reported every year in the Windy City. Notably, those are only the reported cases; meaning the actual incidence of child sexual abuse is even greater. Of course, Chicago isn’t alone. Nationwide, 1 in 7 girls and 1 out of 25… 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
Distracted Driving Is Deadly — What Are We Doing About It?
In our experience, the majority of motor vehicle crashes in which we are retained to help injured victims involve some form of distracted driving. Distractions divert drivers’ attention from the roadway, and substantially increases the risk of crash-related injury — indeed, the research suggests distracted driving is as dangerous (if not more dangerous) than driving… Read More
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