Posted on September 26,2024 in Car Accidents

Drivers must remain ready to react quickly to changing traffic conditions when behind the wheel of a vehicle. Failing to stay in a constant state of readiness is behind many otherwise avoidable collisions that injure or kill travelers. Have you ever wondered why?

Many negligent driving behaviors delay a driver’s reaction time, often not allowing him enough time and space to avoid causing a car accident. If a negligent driver injures you, you may qualify for compensation. Working with an experienced lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. can dramatically improve your chances of obtaining the maximum amount you deserve.

What Is Driving Reaction Time and Stopping Distance?

Suppose Jim is driving at 85 mph. He rounds a curve with standstill traffic 700 feet ahead. Jim’s reaction time includes multiple steps. He must:

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on September 12,2024 in Personal Injury

From food festivals and football games to three-day music festivals and carnivals, there is always something to do in Chicagoland. Where lots of people gather, there is an increased risk of accidents. An injury-producing accident at entertainment and sports venues can bring your enjoyable time to an abrupt halt, leaving you facing medical bills, time lost from work, and mental anguish.

If you are injured at an event, you may be entitled to compensation through a premises liability claim, but who is liable for paying you? What should you do? Call Gruzmark Law, Ltd. to discuss your situation with one of our experienced lawyers so we can give you case-specific information and help you decide on your best course of action.

What Kinds of Incidents Qualify for Premises Liability?

You can be injured at an event in various ways, such as a slip-and-fall, unsafe seating, and assaults. Common injuries include broken bones, concussions, head injuries including brain damage, bruises, cuts, and puncture wounds. If your incident and injuries happened because the party responsible for the property was negligent, you may have a valid premises liability claim. To find out for sure, call Gruzmark Law, Ltd..

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on August 28,2024 in Motorcycle Accidents

Did you know that Illinois has over 315,000 licensed motorcycles? For many state residents and visitors, riding a motorcycle is an enjoyable alternative to driving cars or using public transportation. Bikers are expected to follow traffic laws like other drivers, including some that apply only to motorcycles. Although lane splitting is illegal in Illinois, some riders still do it.

Riders are extremely vulnerable, often experiencing severe injuries in motorcycle accidents. Can you still get compensation if you were lane-splitting? Case-specific factors determine the answer to that question, and an experienced lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. can explain during your free consultation.

What Is Lane Splitting?

Roadway traffic lanes in Illinois are usually 10 to 12 feet in width. This space allows enough room for large trucks and passenger vehicles to travel safely in the center of their lanes. A tractor-trailer is 8.5 feet wide, with the average passenger car width being six feet. Motorcycles are much narrower, which allows them to travel in spaces where cars cannot.

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on August 15,2024 in Truck Accidents

Even though some car accident cases can be complicated, truck accident claims typically have more potential challenges that can make recovering compensation difficult. An experienced truck accident lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. can help you overcome these challenges and increase the likelihood of obtaining the highest possible amount of compensation.

What Challenges May Be Involved in Truck Accidents?

Many people involved in truck accidents experience serious injuries, and facing these challenges alone can be overwhelming. Gruzmark Law, Ltd. will stand by you throughout the claims process, protecting your best interests.

Investigations

Most truck accidents require a thorough investigation to determine why they happened and who is liable for paying damages to injured victims. Investigations for these crashes take time, resources, and the legal knowledge necessary to find the right kinds of evidence to support your claim. When you work with one of the skilled attorneys from Gruzmark Law, Ltd., we will perform these tasks for you.

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on July 15,2024 in Truck Accidents

Unfortunately, Illinois ranked sixth among the worst states for truck crash fatalities in 2023. There are many different causes of truck accidents, including shifting or falling cargo. When a 3,000-pound passenger vehicle collides with an 80,000-pound fully loaded commercial truck, the injuries for those in the smaller vehicle are likely to be catastrophic or fatal. Shifting cargo can make these accidents exponentially worse.

Aside from the size disparity between a truck and a passenger vehicle, there are other unique issues related to truck crashes, most notably that there can be more than one liable party. Because truck accidents are particularly unique, it is essential that you speak to a Glenview personal injury lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. as quickly as possible. The sooner you speak to an attorney, the sooner they can begin building a strong case while ensuring your claim meets the Illinois statute of limitations.  

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on July 05,2024 in Car Accidents

Independence Day can be an exciting summer holiday. It is a day when friends, neighbors, and families get together to enjoy cooking out, setting off fireworks, watching the children play with sparklers, and perhaps more than a few alcoholic beverages. As if having intoxicated adults is not dangerous enough, the drive home can be risky due to the sheer number of drunk drivers on the road. Adults and even teenagers might think it is safe to have a few drinks and then try to drive home. However, the Fourth of July is one of the top days for DUI crashes. If you were injured by a drunk driver on or around Independence Day, you have legal recourse. An experienced Glenview, IL DUI crash attorney can fight for you to recover all the compensation you are entitled to.

Pursuing Compensation From a Drunk Driver 

If the driver who hit you is convicted of a DUI, he or she is extremely likely to be deemed liable when you pursue compensation in civil court. A DUI conviction stemming from the accident is incredibly strong evidence of the other driver’s liability.  

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on June 15,2024 in Car Accidents

Car accidents can be particularly devastating to elderly people. Elders are more likely to suffer serious injuries in car crashes that younger people might have walked away from. As people age, their bodies become more vulnerable to injuries as their bones lose strength and density. This means that aging adults are more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries as their skulls are less able to protect the brain or injuries to internal organs as the rib cage and chest plate become more likely to break upon impact. Elders often have a special set of concerns after a car accident. If you are an older adult who has been hurt by a negligent driver, you need a Glenview, IL personal injury lawyer who is experienced in representing injured elders.

Special Concerns for Senior Citizens Who Were Hurt in a Car Crash

Elders have a special set of concerns after being hurt in a car accident. While you may not be worried about missing work at this stage in your life, you may have other, more serious and more long-term worries, including:

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on June 06,2024 in Personal Injury

While slipping or tripping and falling can injure a person of any age, falls are particularly serious in older adults. A person’s bones become more fragile as he or she ages, making seniors far more prone to serious injuries after even a minor fall. Elders are also less able to heal after a broken bone, concussion, or other injury. While a younger adult is likely to have no lingering effects from a broken bone after the cast comes off six weeks later, an elderly person may still experience pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving or using the affected body part for a long time. If you were injured by falling while in a business or on another party’s premises, a Glenview, IL personal injury attorney may be able to help you recover compensation.

Common Preventable Causes of Falls in the Elderly

When business owners and others invite the public onto their premises, they have a duty to use reasonable care to ensure that the premises are safe for those who enter, including their elderly patrons. Common ways business owners or managers neglect that duty and allow elderly visitors to fall and be injured include:

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on May 27,2024 in Truck Accidents

Many jobs require special training and know-how. This is important for ensuring everyone’s safety, especially if the job requires the operation of heavy machinery. One example is being a truck driver, since trucks are so large and powerful and any mistakes on the road could have tragic consequences. Without proper care and attention to safety regulations, a truck driver could be responsible for property damage, severe injury, and even wrongful death.

One regulation that truck drivers need to abide by is referred to as hours of service, and it relates to the maximum number of hours a driver can drive consecutively before a required break. The purpose of this rule is to ensure that truck drivers are not too tired to drive safely because fatigued driving with such a heavy load can be extremely dangerous. If you were injured in a truck accident and you suspect there may have been an hours of service violation involved, speak with an experienced Northbrook, IL truck accident lawyer to understand your options.

Continue Reading ››

 Posted on May 14,2024 in Personal Injury

People like to say that dogs are a man’s best friend. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and for various reasons, some dogs bite people, causing serious injury requiring intensive recovery. Dog bites can be complicated legal matters because the “perpetrators” are not subject to the law, and depending on the specific circumstance several different people may have been responsible for the dog at the time of the incident. The dog’s owner is generally responsible for ensuring that the pet is not a danger to its surroundings, although other factors are taken into consideration that might determine who is liable. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, speak with a dedicated Glenview, IL personal injury lawyer who can help you get compensation for the resulting damages.

Who Is Liable When a Dog Bites You?

If you were walking on a public sidewalk minding your own business when a dog suddenly appeared, attacked you, and caused injuries, the dog’s owner might be legally responsible for the injuries.

Continue Reading ››