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Bicycle Dooring Accidents in Chicago

Posted by David Nemeroff | Apr 28, 2017 | 0 Comments

As the weather is starting to get nicer, the leaves are appearing on the trees and we have hit spring in Chicago, I am reminded that it is also the beginning of bicycle riding season in Chicago.  Bicycle riding in the city of Chicago is on the rise, in part due to the emphasis placed upon it by o...

Elgin woman dies in car crash

Posted by David Nemeroff | Oct 03, 2014 | 0 Comments

A 20-year-old Elgin woman died after a head-on car crash in Elgin Tuesday morning. The woman, identified as Cynthia Vega, was driving her vehicle west on Highland Avenue around 7 a.m. where she collided with another vehicle after crossing the center line near Lyle Avenue. Vega was transported to...

Applegate Chicken Nuggets Recalled

Posted by David Nemeroff | Aug 18, 2014 | 0 Comments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced last Tuesday that over 15,000 pounds of Applegate's fully cooked and frozen chicken nuggets have been recalled. Any 8 ounce box of Applegate chicken nuggets with the "best before" date of Febuary 5th, 2015 wi...

Uber Claims That the App is Reducing DUI Arrests

Posted by David Nemeroff | Jul 24, 2014 | 0 Comments

Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have been making the headlines recently, seemingly fighting with everyone — from companies, to the insurance industry, and at this rate probably your grandma who’s impatiently standing on the sidewalk still trying to figure out how to turn the dang thing on. Be...

How to Help a Child Cope after a Wrongful Death

Posted by David Nemeroff | Jul 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

Coping with a wrongful death is difficult for anyone. For one thing, a wrongful death is not expected; you cannot prepare for it. Wrongful deaths hit people differently but it is imperative that, when children are involved, the situation is handled with tact and care. Children are like sponges, s...

Signs of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes

Posted by David Nemeroff | Jun 02, 2014 | 0 Comments

Often times, a person places their elderly parent, grandparent, or family member in a nursing home so they are able to receive the professional attention and care they need. It's a hard decision for any person to make, but it means that their loved one will be able to live their late years well t...

Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning

Posted by David Nemeroff | May 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

Chicago is finally experiencing the warm weather of summer. With summer comes celebration, and for a lot of people, food. Experiencing cooking with new foods, going out to new restaurants, or outside barbecues, it's all fun, and we should enjoy our time outside. But with warmer weather and food, ...

Helpful tips to Avoid Swimming Accidents

Posted by David Nemeroff | Apr 22, 2014 | 0 Comments

If you live in the Chicago land area, you are finally experiencing the warmth of the sun; a lovely sensation that most of us forgot after this cold, long winter. Now that the suns out, it's time to enjoy the warm weather with your favorite summer activities such as playing football, barbecuing, a...

Man Injures Pedestrian in DUI Hit and Run

Posted by David Nemeroff | Apr 01, 2014 | 0 Comments

It's not a rare news story in Chicago; injured pedestrians due to drivers (either sober or driving under the influence) are all too common. Living in such a populous city as Chicago, pedestrian accidents happen regularly. This last Saturday, March 5th 2014, a man was charged a DUI after a hit and...

Willis Tower Entrance Closed for Falling Ice

Posted by David Nemeroff | Mar 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

One of the main entrances for the Willis Tower was cordoned off for about an hour this morning due to falling ice. Barricades were placed around the Franklin Street side of the building between Jackson Boulevard and Adams Street due to the dangerous condition. People were still able to use Wacker...

When Can a Landlord Be Held Liable for Injuries?

Posted by David Nemeroff | Feb 25, 2014 | 0 Comments

Landlords are responsible for keeping their rental properties safe for their tenants. In this blog post, we will discuss when a landlord can he held liable for injuries sustained on their property. Landlords have the legal duty to keep their rental properties in reasonably safe and habitable con...

Civic Group Proposes Car-Free Streets in Chicago

Posted by David Nemeroff | Feb 11, 2014 | 0 Comments

A Chicago civic group is releasing a proposal for 20 car-free areas and public plazas across the city. The group, Active Transportation Alliance, hopes to make Chicago's downtown area and many of the neighborhoods more attractive places to live and shop, while reducing traffic accidents and promo...

Trucking Laws Scrutinized Following Tragic I-94 Pile-Up

Posted by David Nemeroff | Jan 27, 2014 | 0 Comments

Truck drivers and the trucking companies that employ them are required to follow regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Some of the rules state that drivers must slow down in hazardous conditions and that drivers must pull over if conditions become too dangero...

Common Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Posted by David Nemeroff | Jan 07, 2014 | 0 Comments

Most medical malpractice lawsuits occur as a result of misdiagnosis, surgical errors, prescription drug mistakes or negligent care during pregnancy or childbirth. Studies have shown that misdiagnosis is the leading type of medical error. The most commonly misdiagnosed conditions include infectio...

What is Maximum Medical Improvement?

Posted by David Nemeroff | Dec 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

Maximum medical improvement, or MMI, is the point at which a personal injury victim has completely recovered from his or her injuries, or has at least become stable enough for there to be a clear understanding of his or her medical future. This can include what kind of ongoing medical care will b...

Common Defenses in Car Accident Cases

Posted by David Nemeroff | Dec 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

If you were injured in a car accident, the other parties involved will work to minimize the amount they pay you in damages, or work to discredit your claim so that they don't need to pay you at all. Below are two scenarios that defendants use to reduce your damage award. Comparative Negligence ...

What Happens if a Car Accident Claim Goes to Court?

Posted by David Nemeroff | Dec 08, 2013 | 0 Comments

Although most motor vehicle accident claims are able to be successfully settled out of court, sometimes all negotiation attempts can fail and the claim must be taken to trial. A trial is a type of civil proceeding where both parties (the plaintiff and defendant) will present evidence to a judge o...

NY Train Crash May Boost PTC System

Posted by David Nemeroff | Dec 03, 2013 | 0 Comments

The deadly commuter train crash in New York on Sunday has reinforced the urgency for Metra to install the federally mandated safety system designed to prevent such tragedies. Congress has ordered U.S. railroads to install the fail-safe system known as positive train control by the end of 2015. Me...

Is Illinois a “Fault” Car Accident State?

Posted by David Nemeroff | Nov 21, 2013 | 0 Comments

The state of Illinois follows a fault based system when determining who will pay for damages following a car accident. The person who is found legally responsible for causing the accident will be the one responsible for damages. A person who suffers any kind of injury or property damage due to a...

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