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Accidents / Personal Injury

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

$95,000 Settlement For Client With Back Injuries.

The Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys at DeBlasio & Gower LLC recently obtained a $95,000 settlement for a client injured when the cab cover of a pick-up truck became air borne.  The client sustained multiple back […]

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Accidents / Personal Injury

Trucker Fatigue Can Be Deadly.

   When commercial truck drivers become fatigued after long shifts, they are at an increased risk of causing a collision resulting in death or serious injuries.  According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, more […]

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Accidents / Personal Injury

Illinois State Trooper Killed By Truck.

It is always tragic when someone dies in a car accident.  It is especially sad when a law enforcement officer dies in the line of duty trying to help others.  James Sauter, a 28 year […]

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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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Accidents / Personal Injury

Another Unfortunate School Bus Accident.

This morning, a school bus carrying 35 children was knocked on its side in a collision in Lake County near the Wisconsin border.  According to Chicago Breaking News, The accident happened around 8:15 a.m. in […]

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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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Accidents / Personal Injury

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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