If there's one thing that motorists here in Chicago know, it's that traveling isn't necessarily a quick and painless process. This is often why individuals use the rail system when they can. It doesn't get you everywhere you need to be, so often you have no choice but...
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The Borman Expressway to get an overhaul to reduce congestion
by EKHLawAdmin | Oct 21, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Parts of Chicago are difficult to get around. There is heavy traffic, and there may not be room to expand the roads. On Oct. 20, a report discussed how the Illinois Department of Transportation is having to look for other solutions to reduce traffic congestions around...
Traffic deaths in Chicago surged last year: Here’s why
by EKHLawAdmin | Oct 15, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
For multiple reasons, the amount of time people spent on the road and the number of miles they drove in 2020 was sharply reduced when compared to 2019. On the flip side, however, traffic fatalities in Illinois surged. According to the Metropolitan Planning Council’s...
3 ways to reduce distractions while driving
by EKHLawAdmin | Oct 4, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Staying focused while driving is essential. Yet, it can also be challenging, as the world is a distracting place. Despite years of public service announcements warning motorists of the dangers of distracted driving and the potential imposition of penalties, most...
Tips for safe cycling in Chicago
by EKHLawAdmin | Sep 18, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Cycling is a great way to get around the city. It’s often faster than driving, it’s vastly less expensive and it helps to keep you in shape. Not to mention the fact that it can be a lot of fun. It can also be dangerous. People are seriously injured and killed in...
Previously prosecuted Chicago driver strikes pedestrians again
by EKHLawAdmin | Sep 4, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Walking or biking in Chicago is generally safe when you pay attention to the traffic patterns and watch out for oncoming vehicles. However, pedestrian accidents can still happen. In 2018, a Chicago man struck a 93-year-old female pedestrian, causing her death. The...
Keep your kids safe if they walk to school in Chicago
by EKHLawAdmin | Aug 21, 2021 | Personal Injury
The first day of school is only a few days away. Parents are buying school clothes and packing away the supplies their kids will need to complete the year. All of us want our children to succeed in their academic endeavors, but the first step is making sure they...
Nearly 30% of Chicago’s pedestrian fatalities occur in crosswalks
by EKHLawAdmin | Aug 13, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Chicago is a sprawling metropolis filled to the brim with both local traffic and vacationers. Whether people are simply walking to get something to eat during their lunch break or taking in the sights of our museums, sculptures or architectural marvels, pedestrians...
5 ways to pay your medical bills after an accident
by EKHLawAdmin | Jul 28, 2021 | Personal Injury
Within minutes after a serious car accident, you could find yourself in an ambulance racing to one of Chicago's finest hospitals. You arrive at the emergency room, where the medical team checks your injuries and possibly saves your life. Later, you might undergo one...
Legal Trends Newsletter – June 2021
by EKHLawAdmin | Jun 30, 2021 | Newsletter
In this issue of Legal Trends, we discuss two substantial settlements - one for sexual abuse and one involving a workplace accident. We also feature the sexual abuse allegations made by two brothers against an iconic priest in Chicago. Tort Law Hollander Law Office...