Legal Articles | November 26, 2014 According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are no federal standards for the training of commercial drivers. Every day on Chicago’s roads, drivers encounter tractor trailers. These big rigs bring in goods and materials that make life more comfortable but the sheer…
Legal Articles | November 26, 2014 Although Illinois has strict cellphone laws, hands free devices are legal and have shown to cause a significant amount of cognitive distraction. As smartphones become more technologically advanced, it isn’t uncommon to see people reading emails, updating their social media profiles, searching the internet,…
Legal Articles | November 25, 2014 On behalf of Steven Seidman Federal bill could increase trucker hours from 70 to 82 hours per week Although driver fatigue is implicated in 40 percent of truck accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, an amendment to a federal bill could…
Legal Articles | November 18, 2014 On behalf of Steven Seidman Passengers say windshield wipers were broken and bus was going too fast Five passengers on a Chicago-bound bus from Atlanta are suing the carrier Megabus over a serious highway accident that led to multiple injuries, according to the Chicago…
Legal Articles | August 27, 2014 A recent truck accident near Chicago is an example of how fatal truck accidents are increasing. When a truck accident happens, the possibility of a fatality resulting from the collision is much higher than a typical car accident, due to the superior size and…
Legal Articles | May 29, 2014 Many government agencies have been taking steps to address the issue of fatigued truck drivers on roadways throughout the country because of the dangers these drivers pose to other motorists. New hours-of-service regulations have been passed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA),…
Legal Articles | March 10, 2014 Unsafe driving practices are not hard to identify. A drive of any length will likely reveal drivers using cell phones, tailgating, driving too fast and generally driving in an unsafe manner. Among commercial drivers, the pressure to engage in one particular form of dangerous…
Legal Articles | February 11, 2014 Rail crossings are common sites for train accidents. They can occur due to a failure of safety equipment such as crossing gates, warning lights and traffic control devices. The Illinois Commerce Commission is responsible for rail safety in Illinois. The ICC also tracks statistics…
Legal Articles,Medical malpractice | February 11, 2014 Medical malpractice is an act or omission by a medical professional that results in medical care that fails to meet accepted standards. It can include a variety of errors such as failure to diagnose, medication errors and surgical errors. Medical malpractice claims are…
Legal Articles | February 11, 2014 Not every motor vehicle accident comes with easy answers. Sometimes it is hard even for investigators and first responders to pinpoint the cause of a motorcycle accident. Survivors of fatal motorcycle crashes often face both physical and emotional recoveries, especially if the deceased was…