Dog parks are popular spots for pet owners to let their furry friends run free and socialize. They offer a space where dogs can play off-leash, exercise, and interact with other dogs. However, beneath the surface of this idyllic setting, there are hidden dangers that every pet owner should be…
Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating way to travel, offering freedom and adventure on the open road. However, before you can enjoy the wind in your hair and the thrill of the ride in Illinois, it’s essential to understand the state’s motorcycle licensing requirements. As personal injury lawyers who represent…
On Sunday, March 3, 2024, a pedestrian was fatally injured after being struck in a hit and run accident in Chicago. The police stated that a man was in the street when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV that continued driving westbound on Marquette Road in Chicago Lawn. Despite…
On August 11, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 219 which amends both the Illinois Wrongful Death Act (740 ILCS 180) and The Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/27-6) to allow for punitive damages in wrongful death and survival claims. Under Public Act 103-0514, punitive damages are…
Over 47,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt semi-trucks were recalled due to loss of steering control issues according to our Naperville, Illinois truck accident attorneys. According to Paccar, the steering assemblies may have been incorrectly assembled, with fewer recirculating balls than are required for the steering mechanism. Due to the missing recirculating…
Across the country, hundreds of people are getting injured as a result of glass shower doors shattering and exploding. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an average of 500 people are injured yearly as a result of being injured by a shattered glass shower door. During the time…
After being injured in an accident, one of your first thoughts may be whether you should hire an attorney and when. If you are coping with the devastating effects of a serious personal injury or the tragic loss of a loved one, it is important to hire an attorney that…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the United States. Every year, the number of dog attacks increase. For example, between 1993 and 2008, there was an 86% increase in the number of dog bite hospitalizations. To combat the rise…
A Naperville motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a vehicle in west suburban Lisle on April 8, 2021. According to the DuPage County Coroner’s office, 55-year-old Thomas Martino was riding his motorcycle westbound on Maple Avenue when he struck a vehicle turning from Spring Bay Drive onto Maple Avenue. Martino…
On February 13, 2021, two people were killed after their vehicle plunged at least 70 feet off the Stevenson Expressway, landing on the roadway below. The vehicle was driving inbound on the Stevenson at about 4:00 a.m. when it lost control near Ashland Avenue. The car landed on the street…