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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more