Many Illinois residents may have heard the old saying that lightening never strikes the same place twice. Like other highly improbable events, it is hard to believe that accidents and other such chance occurrences can happen and affect the same people more than once....
Chicago residents have been afflicted by heavy snow this winter and people in other parts of the country have been hit hard as well. From New England to the Mid-Atlantic, Americans inside and outside of Chicago have suffered from weather-related car accidents, slips...
Intoxicated or impaired driving often leads to dangerous situations out on local Chicago streets. While in some cases other drivers are able to get out of the way of impaired drivers, in other situations, the victims of impaired drivers cannot do anything to prevent...
Before many Chicago residents have even gotten out of their beds, local police, fire and rescue crews are ready and waiting to respond to the many motor vehicle accidents that happen across the metropolitan area during the early morning hours. A recent early morning...
When disasters occur and accidents claim the lives of Illinois residents, it is often the victims' families that suffer the most. Whether through the emotional loss of a loved one or the financial burden of providing for the survivors, a single accident fatality can...
Aside from getting away from their families and trying out life as independent adults, many Chicago-area college students enjoy the freedom of getting involved with organizations that speak to them. A number of young adults choose to join fraternities and sororities...
It can happen in a flash: One minute a person is driving down a Chicago street and the next minute the car hits a patch of ice and is spinning out of control. There is no doubt that slippery roads and heavy snow can create serious problems for area drivers. Bad...
The afternoon commute in Chicago became particularly dangerous for one woman when she attempted to cross the street near City Hall.The 51-year-old woman was crossing West Washington Street at around 4:30 in the afternoon when she was struck by a mail truck turning...
It is important that victims of medical malpractice are aware of the rights and protections victims have through the legal process.A Chicago family recently settled a medical malpractice claim against the University of Chicago Medical Center and five doctors involved...
People in Chicago like to shop and they generally enjoy watching new stores and restaurants pop up in their communities. When old buildings begin to be refurbished many people get excited to see what will occupy the formerly empty spaces. New businesses also often...