Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

• Liability for Slip and Fall on Ice Suits in Illinois

  Barry Doyle | January 04, 2010 9:31 PM | 0 CommentsCook County, IL

  Winter in Illinois can be long and hard, and the frequent presence of snow can also make it more dangerous than it needs to be. The presence of snow and ice often leads people to slip and fall,...

• Are Federal Child Labor Laws Strict Enough?

  Nick Avgerinos | September 19, 2008 3:39 PM | 0 CommentsChicago-Land, IL

  This week the Chicago Tribune reported on an incident in which a 17-year-old girl employed in a sandwich restaurant in Palos Heights, IL was closing up the store for the evening at 9:00pm when...

• Caution on the Course: Golf Safety Under Par

  Nick Avgerinos | July 25, 2008 10:34 AM | 0 CommentsChicago-Land, IL

  We’re well into summer, and that means we’re accustomed to its rituals of relaxation: backyard barbeques, poolside lounging, and—for many—the game of golf. Whether you’re the next Tiger Woods or...

• 21 or Bust: Adult Enablers Encourage Underage Drinking

  Nick Avgerinos | July 11, 2008 11:21 AM | 0 CommentsChicago-Land, IL

  Parties with no adult supervision, fake IDs , vodka in water bottles; it’s the worst nightmare of most parents of teens. With the focus on young Hollywood’s drinking and drugs, kids today...

• Deadly Drops: Slip-and-Falls are Especially Serious for Seniors

  Nick Avgerinos | July 07, 2008 12:11 PM | 2 CommentsChicago-Land, IL

  We’re getting older. All of America , that is. Today, people 75 and older are the fastest growing population group in the country. And, as the Baby Boomer generation ages, we’ll have a...

• Preventing Falls Among Senior Citizens

  Kristina Labanauskas | June 23, 2008 5:59 PM | 0 CommentsCook County, IL

  It has happened to all of us (even the most well coordinated). You are walking, sun is shining, IPod playing, smiling to your fellow walkers who too are enjoying their walks. Then suddenly and...

• Think Safety at the Playground this Summer

  Nick Avgerinos | June 17, 2008 10:42 AM | 0 CommentsRockford & Moline, IL

  As Chicago finally warms up, children will happily take advantage of the benefits of public playgrounds. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 200,000...

• Teeth Bared: Why Cute and Cuddly Can Be Doggone Dangerous

  Nick Avgerinos | June 10, 2008 10:36 AM | 3 CommentsRockford & Moline, IL

  How much is that doggy in the window? And how about the food and toys? Oh, and the vet bills? And how much for the fence outside? By the time all of these expenses stack up, that doggy is pretty...

• Teen suffers infection from dog bite

  Barry Doyle | August 26, 2007 8:51 PM | 0 CommentsCook County, IL

  A 13 year old New Jersey boy was bitten by a pit bull recently while he was out going to restaurant. The pit bull was being walked by a walker when he lunged after the boy, biting him in the calf.The boy was badly wounded as a result of the attack, with wounds requiring 146 stitches to close. More significantly, he suffered a cellulitis infection which required hospitalization.The most obvious...

• Pit bull attacks deputy

  Barry Doyle | July 26, 2007 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsCook County, IL

  A Michigan sheriff's deputy was bitten recently by a pit bull when the deputy resp[onded to a call that the pit bull had attacked another dog who was chained in his yard. The deputy had to shoot the pit bull to bring the attack to an end.The deputy suffered bite wounds to his arm which required medical attentionMost on the job injuries involve things other than dog bites -- falls, car...