Chicago Personal Injury Law Blog 

If you or a loved one was bit by a dog, you may want to know more about how you can get a judgment against the owner of the dog. It is important to recognize that even if the owner was not present when you were bit, the owner will likely still be liable for your...

Riding a motorcycle is very different than riding in a passenger vehicle. This is true both for the driver and the passenger. If you are planning on taking a passenger two-up on your next ride, you must ensure that your passenger is fully protected. Riding as a...

Dog bites often have a bigger impact on victims than you might expect. Most people focus on the immediate damage, which often requires immediate care. But dangers often lurk within the bacteria in a dog's mouth, too.  In short, yes, a dog bite can make you sick. But...

Dog ownership and responsibility often go hand in hand, especially in the case of dog bites. The Insurance Information Institute notes that these incidents account for 800,000 injuries each year, with nearly half occurring on the dog owners’ properties. If you own a...

You may feel as if you are safer when traveling across Illinois on foot, as opposed to in a vehicle. Yet, recent research shows that the number of pedestrians dying on the nation’s roadways is increasing at a rapid pace. Why is it that pedestrian deaths are on the...

You may face a number of physical and psychological problems after even a seemingly minor dog bite injury. Not only do dog bites carry a risk of rabies, but they may introduce other dangerous bacteria to your system requiring treatment. Some dog bites can end in...

A number of misconceptions may exist among many people in Illinois about the purpose of a wrongful death lawsuit. Some might think that those seeking such actions simply hope to profit from another's death. Yet typically, nothing could be further from the truth. ...

If you have a young child, you likely have various concerns related to their well-being, from the food they eat to flu season and their performance in school. However, it is also important to watch out for traffic accidents, especially pedestrian accidents. Every...

Like many people in Illinois, you may think the concept of a wrongful death lawsuit to be rather simple: one dies due to an unexpected event caused by the negligence of another, and that responsible party then subsequently faces legal action for it. Yet as is the case...

Residents in Illinois who are licensed to drive in the state should be very aware that operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol is not only highly risky but may be illegal if their blood alcohol content exceeds the stated limits. CyberDrive Illinois indicates that...