Each month, the Chicago personal injury law firm of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg provides safety tips and reports on personal injury and accident related cases.
Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at fatal car accident trends in Illinois in 2023. Although Cook County saw a decrease in car accident deaths, other counties such as Lake County saw an increase in fatal car crashes. The post Illinois Fatal Car Accident Trends in 2023 first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a law change in Illinois that allows plaintiffs to seek punitive damages in wrongful death cases. The post Wrongful Death Damages Rule Change in Illinois first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at an Illinois Supreme Court decision that requires insurance companies to pay claims in crashes involving uninsured motorists or hit-and-run drivers to bicyclists and pedestrians that were affected. The post Insurance Coverage Is Now Available For Cyclists and Pedestrians Hit By Uninsured Drivers in Illinois first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how to safely confront an off-leash dog owner about their pet, as there are leash laws in Chicago that many residents fail to follow, which can result in a dog bite injury. The post Leash Laws in Chicago Are Important to Know first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we’ve seen the devastating impact of dog attacks on the elderly. It is crucial to take proactive steps to protect your loved one. Here are some strategies to consider. The post Protecting Your Elderly Loved Ones from Dog Attacks first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the unfortunate and sometimes tragic consequences that can arise from seemingly harmless interactions with pets. The post Pet Sitting Can Be Dangerous first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how dogs can cause pain and injuries without having to bite someone. The post Dogs Can Harm You Without Biting first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the cost of dog bite treatments in Illinois. A recent study showed that dog bite injuries cost Illinois residents over $35 million a year, with the average cost being $48,000 per treatment. The post Dog Bite Treatment Is Expensive first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandating electronic truck logs for commercial truck drivers, we look at whether electric logging devices actually reduced truck crashes or made US roads safer. The post Are Roads Safer Using Electronic Truck Logs? first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how driver fatigue is a common cause of truck accidents in the Chicago area and Illinois. The post Chicago Truck Accidents and Fatigue first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the rising number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths on United States roads. The post Pedestrian and Cyclist Death On The Rise first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a pitbull attack that injured a woman’s face, and how Illinois ranks in the top ten in deaths from pitbull-related dog bites. The post Severe Dog Bite Affects Woman's Face first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the hazards cyclists face in Chicago, such as heavy traffic, narrow lanes and shoulders, and construction projects that raise the risk of bicycle crashes and pedestrian accidents. The post Chicago Cyclists Face Serious Road Hazards first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a car accident in Joliet, IL where a pregnant woman was injured. The post Pregnant Woman Injured in Joliet Crash first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with more than 5,000 postal workers attacked by dogs in 2020 alone, we look at why dog repellant may be a good deterrent to minimize dog bites. The post Why Postal Workers Need Dog Repellant first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we let you know the key steps in a car accident lawsuit. The post What You Need to Know About Car Accident Lawsuits first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how a majority of American families own dogs, and with the possibility of being injured by a dog, how to stay safe around them. The post Safety Tips Around Dogs first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal wrong way car accident that resulted in aggravated driving under the influence and reckless homicide charges. The post DUI and Reckless Homicide Charges Laid in Fatal Car Accident first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the process behind a personal injury case/lawsuit. The post Here Is What to Expect in a Personal Injury Case first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if a negligent third party was responsible for you suffering a slip and fall accident. The post Here Is What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how you can recover compensation for your medical bills if you were bitten or attacked by a dog. The post Dogs Bites Are Serious first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if you have been involved in a pedestrian accident. The post Here's What You Need to Do If You've Been Involved in a Pedestrian Accident first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at serious car accidents, and what impact injuries and penetrating trauma means relative to crash-related injuries. The post Severe Car Accident Injuries Are Quite Common first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we explain what to look for in a car accident attorney after you or a loved one has been involved in an accident. The post Are You Looking For a Car Accident Attorney? Here Are a Few Things You Need to Know first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, while road traffic was significantly down during 2020 and 2021, the rate of fatal accidents were higher than previous years. This is due to drivers participating in more dangerous types of driving during the pandemic. The post Pandemic Fatal Car Accidents are on the Rise first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at cities that have the largest risks of dogs bites for postal workers, and how they can protect themselves from dog attacks. The post Dogs Bites Are on the Rise Across the Nation first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a story where a dog owner went through a criminal trial when their dogs fatally attacked one of their neighbors. We also look at how negligent dog owners can be liable for a civil lawsuit through a dog bite wrongful death claim. The post Dog Bites That Kill Can Result in Criminal Charges first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at steps you could take to receive compensation if you have been injured in a car accident. The post You've Been Injured In A Car Accident – What Options Do You Have? first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if your child has suffered a dog bite injury. The post Here Is What You Need To Do If Your Child Has Been Bitten By A Dog first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at steps you should take if you have suffered a dog bite injury. The post Were You Bitten By A Dog? Here Is What You Need To Do first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at steps to take after you’ve been in an Uber accident. The post What Do You Do After An Uber Accident first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how Amazon is one of the leading US employers responsible for work injuries, and how Amazon warehouses have almost double the amount of workplace injuries compared to other warehouses. The post Amazon Workers Are Frequently Hurt On The Job first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, increase in travel will inevitable lead to higher risk of traffic accidents during summer. Here are important tips to keep you safe on the road. The post Avoid Car Accidents This Summer first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a workplace accident where an employee sustained serious facial injuries. The lighting manufacturer is facing a $85,826 in penalties for the workplace safety violations. The post Maintenance Worker Suffers Facial Burns first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a two vehicle collision in Chicago’s South Side that resulted in multiple injuries and two deaths. Authorities believe speeding was a factor in the fatal car accident. The post Chicago Crash Leaves Two Dead first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the still common problem of dog attacks in Illinois, and highlight a particular fatal dog attack incident in Joliet. The post Dog Attack Kills One first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do to recover after a car accident. The post Recovery After A Car Accident Can Be Lengthy first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look into a lawsuit where the plaintiff broke their ankle after a slip & fall accident at a grocery store in Joliet. The post Slip and Fall Results in Broken Ankle first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look into a lawsuit where the plaintiff broke their ankle after a slip & fall accident at a grocery store in Joliet. The post Slip and Fall Results in Broken Ankle first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how during winter months, snow, rain, and ice present unique driving challenges for motorists and make it more difficult for cars to safely navigate driving hazards. The post Stay Safe on Illinois Roads This Winter first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how during winter months, snow, rain, and ice present unique driving challenges for motorists and make it more difficult for cars to safely navigate driving hazards. The post Stay Safe on Illinois Roads This Winter first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal work accident at a Illinois grain facility. After investigation by the OSHA, the company was cited for multiple safety violations. The post Safety Violation Caused Worker's Death first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal work accident at a Illinois grain facility. After investigation by the OSHA, the company was cited for multiple safety violations. The post Safety Violation Caused Worker's Death first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at whether it would be better to negotiate a settlement, or take your personal injury lawsuit to trial. The post Should You Settle Your Lawsuit or Go to Trial? first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at whether it would be better to negotiate a settlement, or take your personal injury lawsuit to trial. The post Should You Settle Your Lawsuit or Go to Trial? first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at determining liability in a personal injury case by differentiating recklessness and negligence. The post What Is The Difference Between Recklessness And Negligence first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at determining liability in a personal injury case by differentiating recklessness and negligence. The post What Is The Difference Between Recklessness And Negligence first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a Geneva, Illinois nursing home where a quarter of its residence has died from complications due to the COVID-19. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against this nursing home for wrongful death, negligence, and disregarding state-mandated COVID-19 guidelines. The post Nursing Home Is Sued For COVID-19 Deaths first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a Geneva, Illinois nursing home where a quarter of its residence has died from complications due to the COVID-19. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against this nursing home for wrongful death, negligence, and disregarding state-mandated COVID-19 guidelines. The post Nursing Home Is Sued For COVID-19 Deaths first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at workplace injuries that are not obvious, and can occur over time. The post Repetitive Stress Injuries Are Quite Common in the Workplace first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at workplace injuries that are not obvious, and can occur over time. The post Repetitive Stress Injuries Are Quite Common in the Workplace first appeared on Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.
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