How Much Can You Recover in a Dog Bite Lawsuit In Illinois? Many people have dogs as pets because they bring joy to their lives. But dogs’ behavior can be unpredictable, especially when it comes to strays or poorly trained dogs. People can suffer severe physical and emotional trauma from dog bite incidents. Out of…
CHICAGO DOG BITE FAQS Dog bites, unfortunately, cause the most catastrophic injuries in children, often resulting in permanent scarring and nerve damage. While most family pets are friendly, the canine mouth is structured for puncture wounds and tearing, which can cause extensive tissue damage in an extremely short period of time. If you or a…
FAQS ABOUT ILLINOIS DOG BITE LAWS We repeatedly get the same questions regarding Illinois dog bite law and put together this list of frequently asked questions or FAQs on dog bite law in Illinois. If you were bitten by a dog or other animal, contact Chicago dog bite lawyer Phil Berenz at 312-888-6058 for a…
SHOULD I GET A LAWYER FOR A DOG BITE? If you have suffered a dog attack in Chicago, we know it can be terrifying. Most of the time dogs are friendly and playful, but if they attack, it can result in serious injury and life-long scarring. Often, a dog’s aggressive behavior is the result of…
HOW MUCH IS A CHICAGO DOG BITE LAWSUIT WORTH? Many people have dogs as pets because they bring joy to their lives. But dogs’ behavior can be unpredictable, especially when it comes to strays or poorly trained dogs. People can suffer severe physical and emotional trauma from dog bite incidents. Out of the 4.7 million…
IS IT WORTH GETTING A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER IN CHICAGO? A car accident happens in a split second, but it can alter your whole life. Unfortunately, there is no reversing an accident. That is why you deserve a fair damage award – both to compensate for your hardship and secure your future. Unfortunately, when it…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated drowsy driving caused the following in 2016: 72,000 crashes 44,000 injuries 800 deaths Up to 6,000 fatal crashes each year may be caused by drowsy drivers. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of adult driver have driven vehicle while feeling drowsy and one-third of those adults have…
Distracted driving is a killer. Please don’t text and drive! According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) in a study here found that: -71% of teens and young people say they have composed/sent SMS messages while driving -78% of teens and young adults say they have read an SMS message…
The other driver had no insurance? Not “enough” insurance? Happens ALL the time! I get these questions daily. My clients are shocked to learn that (a) people actually drive cars with no insurance – as in 0 insurance; (b) they were hit and injured by someone with a basic policy of only $25,000.00 of coverage…
Winter is in full swing in Chicago and it is time to once again remind ourselves that winter driving can be dangerous and scary. Below are some safety tips to help prevent auto accidents and injuries. Do you know the three P’s of safe winter driving? PREPARE. PROTECT. PREVENT. PREPARE FOR YOUR TRIP Maintenance Battery – Does…