Category: Personal Injury Articles
Law Definitions
Affidavit – A written statement made under oath, punishable by penalty of perjury. To be valid in court, it must be signed in the presence of a notary public or another official taker of an oath. If anything in it is found to be untrue, the witness can be charged…
Bedford Park Tent Collapse Sends 26 People to Hospital
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (September 15, 2023) – After a tent collapsed in Bedford Park, Illinois, 26 people were taken to a nearby hospital, according to Chicago’s WGN News Of those 26 people, 5 remain in serious condition as of Friday morning. The tent collapse happened during an “employee appreciation event” luncheon…
8 Injured in Explosion at Decatur Solvent Extraction Plant
DECATUR, Ill. (September 12, 2023) – An explosion occurred just after 7 p.m. Sunday in Decatur, Illinois, a large city about 180 miles southwest of Chicago. The explosion happened at the east plant of the Archer Daniels Midland Company facility and injured at least eight people with six of them…
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…
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…
1 Dead, More Than 40 Injured in Belvidere Theater Roof Collapse
BELVIDERE, Ill. (April 3, 2023) – One person died and more than 40 people were injured after the roof of the historic Apollo Theatre in Belvidere collapsed during severe weather Friday evening. The theater was hosting a sold-out heavy metal concert when a suspected tornado ripped through the area. Around…
Health and Environmental Concerns Mount After Ohio Train Derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio – A train carrying hazardous materials heading from Pennsylvania to Illinois derailed in early February, causing a major fire and alarm over a possible imminent explosion. The situation has locals worried, despite reassurances from officials after chemicals were released during the controlled burn of derailed train cars….
Why Does a Lawsuit Take So Long?
While some personal injury cases are resolved through an insurance settlement, some cases do proceed to trial. Concluding a lawsuit can be a lengthy process, so it is important that you understand what to expect and speak with a Chicago personal injury lawyer who can help resolve your case as…
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…
Bicyclist Killed in Old Irving Park Hit-and-Run is 3rd Cyclist Killed in Chicago in 2022
CHICAGO (May 5, 2022) – A bicyclist was fatally struck by a car in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood. The crash marks at least the third fatal bicycle crash in Chicago since the start of 2022. According to Chicago Police, 22-year-old Nick Parlingayan was…
