Category: Personal Injury

How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost

How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?

Many personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. That means they won’t charge you at all unless they recover compensation on your behalf. There are no upfront fees or charges along the way. Only if you get money for your case will you pay them an agreed-upon percentage…

Statute of Limitations for Bicycle Accidents in Illinois

Statute of Limitations for Bicycle Accidents in Illinois

If you have suffered an injury while biking, you may be wondering how long you have to sue after a bike accident in Illinois. Every state has a statute of limitations that puts a time limit on filing personal injury claims such as bicycle collisions. The time limits aim to…

Traumatic Brain Injuries vs. Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injuries vs. Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries

Any brain injury can affect your life in countless ways, from your memory and personality to your movement and other bodily functions. Therefore, it is also crucial to understand the differences in types of brain injuries and how they can affect you or your loved one. One of the most…

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Over 150 NC State Students Report Cancer Diagnosis with Possible Link to Poe Hall PCBs

But Poe Hall isn’t the only NC State building with reported high levels of PCBs In early 2024, approximately 150 North Carolina State University alumni reported concerns over their cancers due to potential exposure to a carcinogen while studying in the university’s Poe Hall. Of the former NC State students…

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Chicago Jet Ski Accidents During Summer Months

While jet skiing and other boating activities signal the start of summer, a recent Hudson River jet ski accident demonstrates just how tragic jet skis can be. After two jet skis collided, all emergency service providers responded, including the Newburgh Fire Department, State Police, city police, and Orange County Sheriff…

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Pomp & Consequence: Teen Drinking & Driving

As we approach prom, graduation, and the summer season, it’s important to recognize that while these are generally happy occasions, they also signify an increasingly dangerous time of year for teen drivers. According to a recent survey by AAA, 41 percent of teens between the ages of 16 and 19…

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What is Chicago’s Most Dangerous Bike Lane?

With close to 300 miles of bike lanes and bike-share services like Divvy providing inexpensive rental bikes to riders, Chicago has become a haven for cyclists. Add to that the fact that cyclists can quickly get around the city without paying expensive parking fees, and it’s clear why the number…

Amusement Park Malfunctions

Amusement Park Malfunctions

Fourteen people recently died on a crash in a sightseeing cable car in Italy, according to news reports. Police arrested three people after learning the tragedy occurred after workers placed a clamp on the emergency brake to deactivate it as part of a patchwork repair. The brake was engaging when…

Bicyclist Hit, Killed by Driver in Logan Square

CHICAGO – Kevin Clark, a Chicago musician famous for playing the drummer Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones in the 2003 film “School of Rock,” was struck and killed by a driver early Wednesday while he biked in the Logan Square neighborhood. Clark, 32, was riding westbound in the 2600 block of North…

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Attorneys: Atlanta Hawks Player Seriously Injured in Accident Involving Drunk Driver

ATLANTA (January 20, 2020) – Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons’ playing career may be over after he was “seriously injured” in an accident involving an allegedly drunk driver, the athlete’s attorneys said. The 31-year-old has been listed on the team’s injury report since the car accident Wednesday afternoon. Officials say Parsons…