Posted on January 13, 2025 in Personal Injury

Whether you are involved in a car crash, slip-and-fall accident, or another type of incident, you may think you escaped without injury. Store management or police officers should ask if you need medical attention, and you might be tempted to say no.

Why would you need an exam if you feel okay? There are two reasons, and both are important. If your injury results from someone else’s negligence, an experienced North Shore, IL personal injury attorney can help you collect full compensation for your damages.

Why Do Lawyers Recommend Getting a Medical Evaluation After an Accident?

During and after an accident, your body produces an adrenaline rush. One of the effects of excess adrenaline is that it can mask pain. While you might feel fine in the minutes or hours after your accident, you could begin to experience symptoms of injuries later. These symptoms could be pain, swelling, bruising, lightheadedness, or nausea, among other things, and could indicate injuries such as:

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 Posted on December 26, 2024 in Truck Accidents

Chicagoland is home to various freight hubs and a high volume of tractor-trailer traffic. Although passenger vehicles sometimes roll over in collisions, the stakes can be higher in semi-truck rollover crashes. Nearby cars can be crushed, catastrophically injuring or killing occupants.

Why do tractor-trailers roll over so frequently? Is the truck driver always responsible, or could others share liability? If you are injured in a truck accident, working with an experienced Glenview, IL personal injury attorney for your compensation claim gives you multiple advantages.

Various Factors Contribute to Truck Rollover Accidents

Many tractor-trailers use enclosed trailers used for hauling goods. These trailers are usually between 48 and 53 feet long and 13.5 feet high. The floor of the trailer is 4 to 5 feet off ground level. A semi can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds, although some trailers are overloaded. The trailer’s high center of gravity poses risks, and some conditions increase the danger:

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 Posted on December 10, 2024 in Personal Injury

Whether on outdoor rinks during the winter months or inside rinks year-round, ice skating is a favorite activity for many in Chicagoland. Although skating can provide exercise and enjoyment, it can also pose a risk of injury. In some cases, you could receive compensation for your damages by filing a premises liability claim. However, these cases can be extremely complex, and proving that negligence caused your injuries is challenging.

What safety precautions should ice skating rinks maintain? How do you know whether you have a premises liability case? Contact an experienced Northbrook, IL lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. for answers.

What Is Premises Liability?

An area of personal injury law, premises liability refers to the obligation property owners and occupiers have to keep their premises safe for guests and licensees. You may qualify for a premises liability claim if:

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 Posted on November 25, 2024 in Car Accidents

A man died on November 7th  after he was struck by a car in Fuller Park. A 17-year-old boy was killed while riding a bicycle on November 10th in a Waukegan hit-and-run collision. On November 13, a pedestrian was struck by three separate vehicles in Portage and died from his injuries. At Gruzmark Law, Ltd., our thoughts are with the families.

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents typically result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. If you or a loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident caused by negligence, you could qualify for compensation by filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim. One of our experienced Glenview, IL car accident lawyers can verify your eligibility and explain your legal options.

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 Posted on November 11, 2024 in Car Accidents

Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services offer convenient transportation options, and companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats bring ready-to-eat meals to your door. Taxi or limo companies also provide rides to paying customers, and some restaurants deliver their food to customers. Although it may not matter in most cases, the distinction between whether the driver is an employee or a contractor is crucial when one of these vehicles causes an accident. The same concept also applies to last-mile delivery vehicles.

You may qualify for compensation if you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Establishing fault and liability when rideshare or last-mile delivery vehicles are involved is often challenging, but an experienced Glenview, IL personal injury lawyer from Gruzmark Law, Ltd. can overcome these challenges.

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 Posted on October 30, 2024 in Personal Injury

When parents send their child to school, they are confident that the child will be safe there. There is an assumption that there will be responsible adults entrusted with upholding standards of conduct and that the child will be taken care of. However, school children can get injured in a variety of ways for a variety of reasons. If your child was injured at school because of unsafe conditions there, you might have a case to sue the school for damages. Speak with a seasoned Glenview, IL personal injury lawyer to learn more.

What Does Premises Liability Mean?

In Illinois, property owners have a responsibility known as premises liability to ensure that their property poses no threats that could endanger someone. When the property is a school, it is legally responsible for providing a safe environment for its students. Schools are required to maintain their facilities and ensure that students can be safe while on school property. If a school environment is unsafe and a student gets injured, liability for the injury could fall on the school.

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 Posted on October 10, 2024 in Personal Injury

With Halloween just around the corner, young children are getting excited about trick-or-treating. Haunted houses attract patrons of all ages, and Halloween parties will be plentiful in Illinois. Unfortunately, along with all the fun comes the chance of injury-producing accidents and incidents. Understanding common causes of Halloween injuries may help you prevent them.

What kinds of accidents are common during the Halloween season? Can you get compensation through a personal injury claim? An experienced North Shore lawyer can assess your situation and tell you whether you qualify during your free consultation.

Types of Accidents That Occur in Halloween Season

Around 3,200 people visit hospital emergency rooms yearly on Halloween. While some injuries, such as pumpkin-carving cuts, result from someone’s own carelessness, others are caused by another party’s negligence. Injuries caused by negligence may qualify you to gain compensation through a personal injury claim.

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 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:

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 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..

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 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.

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