In 2015, 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured in auto collisions involving distracted drivers. Cell phones are a common and pervasive cause of distracted driving. At any given daylight moment, an estimated 542,000 drivers are using handheld cell phones....
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10 Most Dangerous Holiday Toys
The Lamber Goodnow Team Wants You and Your Family To Have a Safe Holiday Season – But If You Bought One Of These Toys and They Are Sitting Under The Tree, You May Want to Have Santa Take Them Back, Now! Okay, the pressure is on with Christmas just days away, and you...
Social Host Responsibility: What You Need To Know
https://vimeo.com/196011113 Video Transcription Happy New Year 2016-2017, but before you pop the champagne, we've got some important information for you to know. So you've got the kids in for the holidays and you're gonna have a big party. And what do you normally...
Chicago Red Light Attorneys
According to American Traffic Solutions (ATS), an average of two people die a day due to red-light running accidents in the United States. This equates to $378 million lost in costs due to red-light running fatalities each month. Private insurers pay approximately 50...
Left-Turn Accidents In Chicago: Who’s At Fault?
A car that turns left in front of a vehicle that is approaching from the other direction will almost always be at fault, however, there are a few exceptions, although difficult to prove, where the left turn driver may not be held liable, or at least apportion...
I’ve been involved in an incident. Do I need a personal injury lawyer?
If you have been involved in a violent incident, such as a bar fight, it is normal to wonder who can be held liable for injuries sustained. Do you have legal rights in this situation to recover personal injury damages? The answer depends on the circumstances of the...
What is a personal injury case?
Personal injury cases are one of the most common cases around and it isn’t unlikely that you may find yourself in a personal injury lawsuit someday. But part of the reason that a personal injury case is so popular is that it covers so many different things. From car...
What Should I Do If I’ve Been Bitten by a Dog?
They are often called "man's best friend," but not all dogs are cute and friendly. Though they can vary slightly from state to state, dog owners are generally held responsible for pets that harm humans. If you are bitten by a dog, you may be able to seek compensation...
How much will you charge me for handling my case?
Suffering a personal injury because of the negligence of someone else is a life-altering event in many situations. One of your primary tasks following an accident is making certain you receive necessary compensation. Achieving this objective necessitates retaining the...
I didn’t think I was hurt, but now I feel horrible. What do I do?
Car accidents are unnerving. Even if its just a fender-bender, the blow happens out of the blue and can be devastating. There is a lot of force rendered when a 4,000 pound vehicle strikes another object. Because car wrecks are traumatic, a person may not acknowledge...
What should I look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve just been injured in an accident, you’re likely struggling through treatments, appointments, and missing work as a result of your injuries – all leaving you with bills you need to pay and a loss of income due to missing work. If the injury is not your fault,...
My claim is against my landlord. Will he evict me?
There are few cases more intimidating than a landlord-tenant personal injury lawsuit, which pits a tenant against the very person providing them a place to live. In many cases, tenants actively go out of their way to avoid filing such a suit because they simply...
Who pays for my doctors? Will I owe money to my doctors at the end of my case?
When it comes to injury cases there's plenty of literature and materials on how to go about suing someone for damages. However, what folks don't hear enough about and need to for their own information and response plan when something goes wrong is how to deal with the...
What do I need in order to file a personal injury case?
If you’ve recently been injured at the fault of another individual, you’re probably wondering what you should do. If you’ve never filed a personal injury case before, it can be confusing to know where you should start. Before you make that initial phone call to a...
Why do I have to use my own PIP insurance?
If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you’re probably wondering how insurance will cover expenses and damages to your vehicle. Whether or not you were at fault for the accident, you will probably find that your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance will come...
What should I do if I’ve been in an accident with a large truck?
Accidents involving large trucks are inherently terrifying. The impact of so much mass on any object invariably leads to severe injuries, even death. However, by keeping a level head and knowing what to do, you can ensure that you and your family can more quickly...
What should I do if I’ve been in an accident?
If you’ve just been in a car accident, you’re probably feeling pretty shaken. Whether you are at fault or the accident was the result of someone else’s carelessness, there are crucial steps you need to take immediately following your accident – especially if you think...
What should I do if I’ve been in a motorcycle accident?
When you're in a motorcycle accident, you're completely exposed to injury. There isn't a steel body around you with crumple zones to absorb an impact. There aren't any seat belts to restrain you, and there aren't any air bags to keep your body from slamming into...
What if I was in a rollover accident?
Rollover accidents are perhaps the most dangerous types of car crashes. Not only are the passengers likely to be severely injured, but rollover crashes account for 33 percent of all fatalities. In other words, do not take this type of accident lightly because chances...
Is there a statute of limitations for personal injury cases?
Every single state in the US maintains a statute of limitations for personal injury legal claims. The statute dictates the maximum time you can wait between the date of the incident and filing your claim with the appropriate court. Even if you have a great case with...