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You may have heard about the recent study where CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) was found in 99% of the deceased NFL players who donated their bodies to research. CTE is a neurodegenerative brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, depression, anxiety, suicidal behavior, and a multitude of other clinical symptoms. Contact sports are some of … Continue reading “Sports Related Brain Injuries”

Brain Damage Causes and Symptoms in Children With summer sports in full swing, children are increasing their risk of all kinds of injuries. Finding out that your child has brain damage is not an experience most parents want to have. However, it is important for parents to be cognizant of brain damage and head trauma causes … Continue reading “Brain Damage Causes and Symptoms in Children”

You thought Spring would bring sunshine, fresh air through open car windows, and that driving would be a breeze. However, you quickly found out that springtime showers and road construction bring traffic to a crawl that is as bad as the worst days of winter driving.  And trucks seem to be everywhere.  Delivery trucks, 18-Wheelers, rental … Continue reading “Springtime Road Sharing with Trucks”

While new cars are safer than ever, auto accidents continue to rise. Even with advanced safety systems to minimize crashes, traffic accidents and fatalities continue to increase. Many safety experts think that distracted driving, mainly due to cellphones, is responsible for this. Even though laws have been created that prohibit talking on a cellphone and … Continue reading “Safer Spring Driving”

Construction sites are dangerous places. In general, construction workers are at high risk for on-the-job accidents.  Every single day, they are at risk for being struck by moving objects and equipment, exposed to inclement weather, slipping and falling, and fatigue.  Injuries can keep them away from work, create medical expenses, and add concerns about providing … Continue reading “Save Workers from Workers’ Compensation Accident Claims”

The dangers of distracted driving are well documented.  While distracted driving has been around a long time, the cellphone has created a serious situation that must be managed. Distraction from cellphones is a particular problem for teens.  Almost every young adult is texting while driving.   The average text takes 4-seconds to read, and sending requires … Continue reading “Reduce Distracted Driving By Teens”

Almost any job and job site can expose employees to dangerous chemicals. While most cases of toxic chemical exposure occur in factories or locations where dangerous chemicals are used, manufactured, or mined, even office workers can suffer from exposure to cleaning chemicals or paint if the work area is not properly ventilated. If you suffer … Continue reading “Workers’ Compensation Claims for Chemical Exposure”

Distracted driving in Chicagoland is an undeniable problem.  We’ve all seen drivers on cellphones, texting, eating lunch, applying makeup, or otherwise multitasking rather than focusing on the road.  This is despite the fact that the dangers of distracted driving are well known – and some of these activities are against the law while behind the … Continue reading “The Perils of Distracted Driving”

Updated August 2019 Bicycling is a great exercise.  Gyms feature spin classes and exercise bikes are always popular.  But, nothing beats the experiencing biking outdoors in the fresh air.  However, the mobility and sometimes unexpected changes in direction of bikes on our streets create considerable risks for riders and drivers.  While fatalities from bike accidents … Continue reading “Reducing Car and Bicycle Accidents”

Commercial big-rig trucks present unique dangers to cars and their passengers.   The massive size, weight, and momentum make truck accidents almost always catastrophic.  Anything they collide with does not stand much of a chance – often resulting in truck accidents that cause serious personal injury and even death. As an attorney who represents Chicagoland clients … Continue reading “Avoiding Accidents with Trucks”