http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/ Published by VanPopering Law Offices en-us 2012-01-27T14:09:59-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2012/01/cell_phone_ban_already_law_for.html It's probably not news to you that Chicago motorists are banned from any cell phone use behind the wheel - period. And you likely know that wherever you are in the state, it's illegal to text and drive. But on... Randy VanPopering 2012-01-27T14:09:59-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2012/01/chicago_man_cites_lack_of_slee.html Reeling in the wake of a three-car crash in Park Ridge, a Chicago man told investigating officers that that he hadn't had much sleep. According to The Chicago Sun-Times, the driver said he worked nights, and rest was hard to... Personal Injury Randy VanPopering 2012-01-21T13:05:44-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2012/01/fiery_elevator_accident_in_illinois_kills_building_resident.html A Chicago woman was killed after she stepped off the elevator in her 12th-floor apartment on Lake Shore Drive, according to the Chicago Tribune. The recent Illinois elevator accident underscored the need for fire sensors in these elevators and more... Premises Liability Randy VanPopering 2012-01-12T12:21:27-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2012/01/distracted_driving_targeted_in.html Expect an all-out assault on distracted driving from the government in 2012. Our Chicago wrongful death attorneys note the U.S. Department of Transportation released a December report that indicates more than 3,000 motorists died in distracted driving car accidents... Auto Accident Randy VanPopering 2012-01-04T13:09:23-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2012/01/bike_share_an_opportunity_redu.html Chicago is looking for partners for the city's bike sharing program. Our Chicago personal injury lawyers join in commending the city for becoming one of the nation's top metro areas for cycling. However, with that designation comes an increased... Bicycle Accidents Randy VanPopering 2012-01-01T12:40:15-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2011/12/hearts_network_aims_to_share_s.html Parents worry about their teenage children this time of year as they may spend a little extra time driving on Illinois roadways while they are on winter break from school. Not only are roadways a little more congested and subject... Auto Accident Randy VanPopering 2011-12-30T14:22:37-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2011/12/holiday_gatherings_can_stress.html You may be looking forward to hosting family gatherings or the extra traffic running through your home this holiday season. But there is probably at least one member of the family that isn't all that excited about it. Our Cook... Dog Bite Randy VanPopering 2011-12-24T12:36:10-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2011/12/cpsc_recalls_inform_illinois_s.html Parents and other toy buyers are busy closing out the last of the holiday shopping season with last minute toy purchases for their little ones. Hopefully you have had a chance to check out the latest toy recalls from the... Defective Products Randy VanPopering 2011-12-22T10:22:33-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2011/12/holiday_visits_to_chicago_nurs.html As you make plans to visit your elderly loved ones residing in a nursing home this holiday season, pay close attention to how they are being cared for. State budget cuts and medical or staff lay-offs at nursing homes have... Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Randy VanPopering 2011-12-08T12:04:31-06:00 http://www.illinoisinjurylawblog.com/2011/11/illinois_motorists_preparing_f.html Driving in treacherous stormy weather on roadways layered with snow and ice can be stressful and dangerous. Motorists who are overly confident driving in these conditions put other motorists at risk of a car accident in Chicago or elsewhere in... Auto Accident Randy VanPopering 2011-11-30T07:18:29-06:00