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.The pos… Read More

Service dogs provide various types of highly valuable assistance to individuals who suffer from all types of disabilities. And, for the most part, service dogs are well-trained, highly-toler… Read More

Over the past decade, US streets have gotten safer for those driving or riding in motor vehicles. Yet these safety improvements have come at a cost. While the roads are safer for those in ca… Read More

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have prioritized researching collisi… Read More

Professional skateboarder and model Brooklyn Khoury recently took to TikTok to show before and after images of her smile after a severe dog bite injury. The attack occurred in November 2020… Read More

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.The po… Read More

Rainy or snowy weather brings with it slick, slippery floors that can increase the risk of slip and fall accidents. While one can avoid shopping during poor weather, sometimes going to the g… Read More

On this episode of Chicago Injury Alert, we let you know the key steps in a car accident lawsuit.The post What You Need to Know About Car Accident Lawsuits first appeared on Briskman Briskma… Read More

Heavy traffic. Narrow lanes and shoulders. A Metra construction project. These hazards raise the risk of a crash for cyclists and pedestrians. On one stretch of Milwaukee Avenue, all three c… Read More

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.The post DUI and Reck… Read More

A Chicago man was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and accused of several other offenses after his vehicle collided with two Chicago Police Department squad cars on the Dan Rya… Read More

A Joliet police officer was charged with drunk driving in an off-duty car accident that resulted in the death of her passenger, who was a 10-year veteran officer of the Berwyn Police Departm… Read More

Being bitten or attacked by a dog can be a terrifying experience that can leave you with serious injuries and large medical bills. Under Illinois law, a dog bite victim is not required to pr… Read More

During the summer months people enjoy swimming, going on vacations and engaging in various outdoor activities to take advantage of the warm weather. While slip and fall accidents are commonl… Read More

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.The post Severe Car Accide… Read More

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.The post Dogs Bi… Read More