http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/ Published by Abels & Annes, P.C. en-us 2012-02-05T00:50:41-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/02/numerous_complaints_filed_against_driver_before_causing_bus_accident_in_illinois.html As we recently reports on our Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, 9 students were hospitalized after a school bus accident in Illinois. According to the Daily Herald, the school bus crashed near Sugar Grove as it rolled over onto its... Bus Accident Dave Abels 2012-02-05T00:50:41-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/02/school_bus_accident_in_illinois_sends_9_students_to_hospital.html A recent school bus accident in Kane County sent nine students and a bus driver to local hospitals. The school bus was carrying a group of special-needs students through Big Rock as it flipped on its side, according to the... Bus Accident Dave Abels 2012-02-02T10:52:24-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/pedestrian_and_bicycling_accident_in_chicago_expected_to_increase_after_metra_fare_hike.html Could an increase in Metra rates lead to more bicycle and pedestrian accidents? According to the Daily Herald, the Metra fares will be increasing by about 30 percent for 10-ride tickets and for monthly passes. At the beginning of the... Bicycle Accident Dave Abels 2012-01-30T16:24:04-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/chicago_bike_accident_lawyer_s.html Illinois bicycle collision attorney Gary Annes recently reached a $152,000 settlement at a mediation for a bicycle rider. This claim arises out of an incident which occurred on August 18, 2008 and could be considered both a Chicago premises liability... Dave Abels 2012-01-30T06:35:57-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/grant_money_available_to_help_reduce_risks_of_bicycle_and_pedestrian_accidents_in_illinois.html According to Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program will be offering communities and schools districts nearly $22 million to help ensure safe routes to school for children who bike or walk to school. This program is... Bicycle Accident Dave Abels 2012-01-28T15:29:01-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/case_resolved_for_26000_by_chi.html An Illinois premises liability attorney at Abels & Annes has reached a settlement with the owners of a local restaurant in regards to a slip and fall that occurred back on February 13, 2010. The plaintiff was at a restaurant... Dave Abels 2012-01-25T11:12:19-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/hypocritical_driver_increasing_risks_for_car_accidents_in_chicago_and_elsewhere.html Our Chicago car accident lawyers recently discussed a few New Year's resolutions that drivers can make to help reduce their risks of traffic accidents in 2012. We're not the only ones who are pushing for these safe driving habits. The... Auto Accident Dave Abels 2012-01-21T08:10:40-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/finding_ways_to_help_our_elder_1.html According to researchers at the University of Colorado Denver, a majority of elderly drivers who were surveyed said that they supported the mandatory retesting of elderly drivers. These surveyed drivers also said that they would happily hand over their car... Auto Accident Dave Abels 2012-01-19T20:46:39-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/chicago_fire_elevator_accident.html A resident's death in a Chicago highrise fire is being blamed on the antiquated structure and an apartment door left open so a pet could escape. The resident died in the Chicago elevator accident, the Chicago Tribune reported. Fires are... Premises Liability Dave Abels 2012-01-16T10:14:50-06:00 http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/officials_address_distractions_1.html According to Cyber Drive Illinois, school bus drivers and drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using a cell phone at the wheel in the State of Illinois. But all drivers in the City of Chicago are banned... Auto Accident Dave Abels 2012-01-11T11:49:25-06:00