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Motor Vehicle Accidents 
A report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that more American youths are participating in sports than ever before. While taking part in sports is an important part of healthy physical and mental development, sports injuries can and often do occur. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2.6 million young athletes in the United States seek medical treatment in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries each year.
Riding a motorcycle presents more safety risks than driving a car, especially at night. This is true in Chicago just as it is everywhere else. In fact, around 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents result in injury or death, whereas only 20 percent of car accidents result in injury or death. However, many still ride their motorcycles, whether it is for enjoyment or better fuel efficiency.
With Halloween just around the corner, many parents are scouring their local stores in search of costumes for their children. With all of the laws governing the flammability of blankets, children’s clothing, and costumes, one might think that all of the costumes that are available for purchase would be perfectly safe- but are they?
According to recent statistics compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1.4 million Americans are currently long-term residents in nursing facilities. Many people spend years in nursing homes due to old age or physical disability. Unfortunately, residents of these facilities may be at risk for abuse.
Children are naturally inquisitive, and while many parents want to foster this characteristic, it also poses unique challenges when it comes to interacting with animals. According to NBC News, Illinois ranks second in the nation for the number of dog bite claims filed in 2013.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 285,477 motor vehicle crashes occurred in 2013. This is equivalent to roughly 782 accidents every day. Although many of these collisions only lead to damaged vehicles, even minor fender-benders can cause a soft tissue injury known as whiplash.
According to a recent story in the News-Gazette, a recent lawsuit filed in Illinois cited severe negligence as the cause of a resident’s death. The man entered the nursing home to recover from chest pains that had taken him to the hospital the month before. The patient’s wife claimed that his death was directly related to the poor care the nursing home delivered.
After an unusually cold winter in Chicago, spring is just around the corner. With the rise in temperature and the melting snow in sight, cyclists are itching to get back out on the road (at least those who did not brave the cold and snow and bike anyway).
After an armed robbery, a local Chicago firm is attempting to recover workers’ compensation for a victim shot on the job.
RELEASED – May 30, 2014
CHICAGO –
Strom & Associates is representing the victim of a recent armed robbery that took place in Homewood, Illinois. The victim was working as a clerk in a 7-11, when a person walked into the store and demanded money.
A trucking accident often results in fatalities. When such deaths occur, the lives of many others, such as family members, may also be devastated by the accident.
In determining the damages that should be awarded to suffering family members, a court must weigh the evidence related to the accident carefully.