Chicago Injury Alert by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a law change in Illinois that allows plaintiffs to seek punitive damages in wrongful death cases.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at an Illinois Supreme Court decision that requires insurance companies to pay claims in crashes involving uninsured motorists or hit-and-run drivers to bicyclists and pedestrians that were affected.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how to safely confront an off-leash dog owner about their pet, as there are leash laws in Chicago that many residents fail to follow, which can result in a dog bite injury.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we’ve seen the devastating impact of dog attacks on the elderly. It is crucial to take proactive steps to protect your loved one. Here are some strategies to consider.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the unfortunate and sometimes tragic consequences that can arise from seemingly harmless interactions with pets.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how dogs can cause pain and injuries without having to bite someone.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the cost of dog bite treatments in Illinois. A recent study showed that dog bite injuries cost Illinois residents over $35 million a year, with the average cost being $48,000 per treatment.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandating electronic truck logs for commercial truck drivers, we look at whether electric logging devices actually reduced truck crashes or made US roads safer.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how driver fatigue is a common cause of truck accidents in the Chicago area and Illinois.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the rising number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths on United States roads.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a pitbull attack that injured a woman’s face, and how Illinois ranks in the top ten in deaths from pitbull-related dog bites.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the hazards cyclists face in Chicago, such as heavy traffic, narrow lanes and shoulders, and construction projects that raise the risk of bicycle crashes and pedestrian accidents.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a car accident in Joliet, IL where a pregnant woman was injured.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, with more than 5,000 postal workers attacked by dogs in 2020 alone, we look at why dog repellant may be a good deterrent to minimize dog bites.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we let you know the key steps in a car accident lawsuit.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how a majority of American families own dogs, and with the possibility of being injured by a dog, how to stay safe around them.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at a fatal wrong way car accident that resulted in aggravated driving under the influence and reckless homicide charges.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at the process behind a personal injury case/lawsuit.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if a negligent third party was responsible for you suffering a slip and fall accident.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at how you can recover compensation for your medical bills if you were bitten or attacked by a dog.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at what you should do if you have been involved in a pedestrian accident.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at serious car accidents, and what impact injuries and penetrating trauma means relative to crash-related injuries.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we explain what to look for in a car accident attorney after you or a loved one has been involved in an accident.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, while road traffic was significantly down during 2020 and 2021, the rate of fatal accidents were higher than previous years. This is due to drivers participating in more dangerous types of driving during the pandemic.

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we look at cities that have the largest risks of dogs bites for postal workers, and how they can protect themselves from dog attacks.