Pedestrian Injured In Waukegan Car Accident

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Waukegan Collision With SUV along Sheridan Road WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS (January 18, 2023) – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Waukegan car accident while walking along Sheridan Road and Miraflores Avenue. Waukegan Fire Department officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:20 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was just…

New construction technology in 2024

The construction industry is still reeling from pandemic-era supply chain and labor shortage issues. Is technology the answer? These top trends in construction technology can help address these concerns. With nearly 40% of U.S. construction workers planning to retire in the next 10 years, adopting new technology in construction to balance the lack of manpower…

Recap: New Illinois laws for 2024

New year, new laws for Illinois. Throughout 2023, the Illinois legislature made many changes to improve the lives of millions of Illinois residents, and these changes will become law as we ring in 2024. Some may get you into trouble if you’re unaware of them. Others could impact a pending personal injury case, so talk…

How to successfully appeal an insurance denial

After you’ve been injured in an accident you didn’t cause, you’re probably checking the mail each day for the check from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. You’ve done everything right: filed an accident report with the Chicago police and let your insurance company know about the accident and your plan to seek compensation from the…

How do I know if mold is making me sick?

Mold grows in the dark, often undetected until it’s already out of control and destroying your health. It can grow anywhere damp, including your rented Chicago home or workplace. If you’ve suffered toxic mold exposure, you could be eligible for compensation to cover your medical bills and related expenses. A Chicago premises liability lawyer from…

Using dash cam evidence in road rage cases: What’s allowed and what’s not

Dash cams give drivers more confidence that if another driver strikes them, they’ll have video evidence proving they didn’t cause the accident. It can also help you feel safer if someone’s road rage and reckless driving causes an accident. If you were in an accident involving road rage, you may feel too intimidated to demand…

The Great Tesla Recall of 2023: Over 2 million Teslas are recalled – is yours on the list?

Some Tesla recalls have placed drivers in unsafe situations like an autopilot feature steering an inattentive driver into an intersection or malfunctioning seatbelts. Were you struck by a Tesla driver whose car errantly auto-drove or malfunctioned? Or, were you a Tesla driver injured more seriously than you should have been due to defective safety features…

Workers’ comp vs. disability: Here’s what you need to know

Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are not the same thing. With a clear understanding of workers’ comp vs. disability, you can get the coverage you need if you are hurt at work. Plus, you can partner with a Chicago workers’ compensation attorney to help you pursue compensation from anyone responsible for your on-the-job injury. Horwitz,…

What are the safest and the most dangerous forms of transportation in Chicago?

Staying safe in a large city like Chicago means being aware of your surroundings and making informed choices. When you must commute to work, sightsee, or shop, you must know Chicago’s safest and most dangerous forms of transportation. Regardless of how you get around Chicago, you risk being hurt by someone negligent or malicious. When…

Why do so many fatal car crashes happen at night?

The answer is less obvious than you may think A car accident that ends in death leads families to search for answers as to why it happened. While there is a wide range of causes for crashes, those that occur at night have many of the same contributing factors. These elements make an accident more…