The holidays are delightful, but the winter weather in Illinois can be frightful. Luckily, there are several things area drivers can do to stay safe on snowy and icy roads, according to traffic safety experts. First of all, people should avoid driving in winter...
Personal Injury
Breaking down the Glasgow Coma Scale
When people in Fox Lake hear news oflawsuits being filed after others have been involved in accidents, it might be easy for them to dismiss such actions as simply being vindictive. Yet the reality is that many such incidents can often leave victims requiring intense...
What is defensive driving & does it prevent accidents?
Safe driving prevents accidents from occurring, but it also saves you money in rising insurance costs and fines for traffic violations. Making defensive driving habits a priority is one way to ensure a safe experience on the road, both for yourself and for other...
Understanding the attractive nuisance doctrine
As the heat of the summer months set upon us in Waukegan, you know that it is only a matter of time before the kids start clambering to get out and go swimming. Whether your local swimming destination is a neighbor's backyard or a community complex, you concern over...
Family of man killed in cell phone robbery recovers nearly $800K
In 2017, Trinidad Javier Bueno Sanchez of North Chicago hoped to buy one of his daughters a dress for her school prom. With a large family to care for, money was tight. But, he had an idea. He placed an ad on "Offer Up," a social media app where users can buy and sell...
Motorcycle accident injuries and permanent immobility
Traffic crashes of any kind can be perilous, and victims may suffer in countless ways after the collision. This is especially true for motorcyclists, who may be ejected from their motorcycle or hit at high speeds by much larger vehicles. If you were recently involved...
When a car crash results in catastrophic burns
At Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, & Bawcum, Ltd., in Illinois, many of our clients have suffered grievous injuries as the result of motor vehicle crashes. Consequently, we know that one of the most catastrophic injuries you can suffer in a car crash is that...
Falling may be more dangerous than you realize
When you run errands, visit friends or attend a community event, there is nearly always an element of danger involved. Although, many times, these potential risks remain unnoticed until they cause a problem. However, often due to someone’s negligence, slip-and-fall...
Can a car accident paralyze you?
As an Illinois driver, no one need tell you that motor vehicle accidents occur all to frequently in our state. Many of them can result in catastrophic injuries. One of the most devastating injuries you could suffer in a car crash is a spinal cord injury that could...