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Recover Damages For Wrongful Death of Family Member.

The tragic death of a family member resulting from the negligence of another person (such as an over-tired semi-truck driver ), triggers a claim under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act.  740 ILCS 180/1.  The Act […]

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Accidents / Personal Injury

Teen Drivers and Texting.

According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teenage drivers are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road.

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Accidents / Personal Injury

Motorcycle Fatalities and Injuries are on the Rise

The other day, the Chicago Tribune reported on two motorcycle accidents that occurred this week.  One accident resulted in death, and in the other, the motorcyclist was in critical condition.  With this beautiful weather Chicago has recently […]

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Recovering Damages.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event.  According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/DS00246. Many people who go […]

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Suing Drunk Drivers in Illinois.

Drunk drivers in Illinois often face not only criminal prosecution (brought by the government) but also civil litigation (brought by the victim or the victim’s family).  Typically, anyone harmed by a drunk driver, such as a pedestrian, motorist or passenger, […]

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Drunk Driver Kills Couple Changing A Tire.

A drunk driver has been charged in the death of a young couple in Chicago.  It has been reported that Delia Aguila, 27, has never earned a driver’s license and her blood alcohol content was […]

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Motorcycle Injuries In Illinois.

Between 2001 and 2008, more than 34,000 motorcyclists were killed and an estimated 1,222,000 motorcyclists were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for non-fatal injuries.  Motorcycle riders know all too well that other drivers often fail […]

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