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TRUCKING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY There are very strict regulations in place to ensure that commercial trucks receive routine inspections and maintenance. If truck drivers fail to inspect their vehicles properly and if they fail to adhere to the regulations, very serious trucking accidents can result if any of the truck’s parts or equipment is defective while…

TRUCKING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY It is so incredibly important that truck drivers have their cargo properly secured, since many loads can weigh thousands of pounds. There are correct ways to load and stack cargo, and all cargo needs to be tied down properly. Serious accidents can result if: Cargo is not tied down properly Cargo is…

DUI/DWI ATTORNEY Motorists should never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol because incredibly serious accidents can occur as a result. Injuries can especially be catastrophic if the accident involved a drunk truck driver, because of the size of the truck. When a police officer pulls over a truck driver because of erratic…

CHICAGO CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER When you suffer injuries from a car accident due to another driver’s carelessness and poor decisions behind the wheel, the results can be devastating. Cook County has the most car accidents compared to other Illinois counties, and our state accident average exceeds the national average due to weather conditions, unsafe driving,…

CHICAGO RECKLESS DRIVING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY There are many different causes of car accidents, and reckless driving is a cause that can result in very serious injuries. Examples of reckless driving are: Excessive speed Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Tailgating Racing Excessive merging Failure to adhere to stop lights, stop signs, traffic signs…

CHICAGO TAILGATING ACCIDENT ATTORNEY The National Highway Safety Administration issued a report stating that there are an estimated 6.8 million motor vehicle accidents that are the result of aggressive or reckless driving each year. Tailgating is one of the ways in which an aggressive driver can cause an accident. There are numerous injuries that can…

CHICAGO SEAT BELT INJURY LAWYER There are numerous injuries that someone can sustain after a car accident, but injuries caused by a seat belt may not appear for a few days following the accident. Symptoms of a seat belt injury include: Blood in urine or stool Bowel obstruction Pain in chest Difficulty breathing Dizziness/weakness Weakness…

POWER TOOL ACCIDENT ATTORNEY Between construction site accidents and the rise of do it yourself homeowners, power tool accidents have been on the rise, often leaving the user with serious injuries. Unfortunately, construction and insurance companies often push back against legal claims made from power tool accidents, leaving the injured party with medical bills, loss…

ELECTROCUTION CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT According to OSHA, electrocution accidents on construction sites are the third most common cause of death to construction workers in America. The severity of the injury depends on the strength of the current and voltage as well as how long the victim was shocked. It’s common to come in contact with high…

As a construction worker, you’re already aware of the dangers of your job. Everyone knows the saying- “accidents happen.” But what happens when that accident happens to you as a result of a construction site mishap? Construction site accidents can occur in various places in Chicago and Illinois, from residential homes, commercial properties and industrial…