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June 27, 2016

Seats Over Safety: Collapsing Car Seats Fail Consumers

A bicyclist died yesterday after being struck by a semi truck in the Noble Square neighborhood of Chicago. The accident marks the second time this Fall that a bicyclist has died after being struck by a semi truck in the...

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April 9, 2016

Pedestrian Deaths in America on the Rise: Examining the Causes and Possible Solutions

The Penn State sexual abuse scandal reveals a pattern of conduct that the trial lawyers at HM&M are well-acquainted with—a man in a position of power at a loved and respected institution uses his position to abuse children, and the...

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December 10, 2015

Stay Safe on the Road: Winter Weather Car Travel Safety Tips for Illinois Drivers

Two witnesses say that crossing lights and gates were not working when an Amtrack train hit an SUV killing Katie Lunn, a dance instructor at a crossing in University Park. (Chicago Tribune, 4/18, J. Gorner). One witness, who is also...

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October 14, 2015

More than Just a Helmet: Traffic Safety Tips for Cyclists

Road and traffic safety are not just the responsibility of motorists; cyclists must learn how to prevent accidents effectively as well. This goes well beyond simple rules, such as wearing a helmet. Keep Illinois' roads safe with the following cycling...

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October 10, 2015

Tips for Preventing Auto-Related Child Injuries and Deaths

Leaving the scene of an accident is against the law. In the state of Illinois, hit-and-run drivers can be sentenced to anywhere from three years to 15 years in a state penitentiary, and face fines of up to $25,000. Unfortunately,...

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August 26, 2015

Tips for Victims of Hit-and-Run Accidents

Tort reform laws put limits on the amount of compensation a victim of medical malpractice can receive. Tort reform does not favor victims; rather it favors negligent hospitals, doctors, and companies. The victims of medical malpractice should be able to...

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December 16, 2014

Takata Airbag Recall Update: Honda Leads Expansion for Nationwide Repairs

Recalls of Takata airbags started as early as 2008. Takata and Honda allegedly both knew about the recalls as early as 2004. Why did the major recall from the National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration (NHTSA) not start until October of last...

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December 2, 2014

Driver Responsibility in DUI Injury and Death Cases

According to statistics from the Illinois Secretary of State, nearly 10,000 drivers were arrested for DUI in Cook County in 2012, leaving thousands of victims vulnerable to motor vehicle accident injuries and fatalities. In recent weeks, the Chicago Tribune reported...

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