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Deer accidents are a serious threat in Illinois, particularly for drivers who travel in rural parts of the state or who commute to neighboring states like Wisconsin and Iowa. What if car safety technology could prevent these often-serious car accidents? In Illinois, you have a 1 in 144 chance of hitting a deer or other…

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a relatively common eye disease among premature and low birth weight infants. The second highest cause of blindness in children in America, it affects about 15,000 premature babies each year, with several hundred suffering complete or near-complete blindness. One of the most well-known people who lost his sight from ROP…

CHICAGO, November 9, 2020 – Smith LaCien LLP, a Chicago personal injury law firm concentrating in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, aviation, and medical malpractice cases has been included in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Firms included in the 2021 edition are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive…

Deadly airbags, suspension issues, faulty transmissions, brake issues, electric battery fire problems. These are the among the safety problems plaguing auto manufacturers that resulted in 13 million car recalls during the first half of 2020. Vehicles are recalled when the manufacturer or the authorities establish that a car poses an unreasonable safety risk or fails…

Even minor fender benders can cause a rush of adrenaline and fear, but as the circumstances become more dangerous, so does the potential for severe injuries or death. One type of crash that tends to lean toward the more severe end of the spectrum and often involves at least one casualty is a head-on collision….

Thousands of big-rig trucks are on the road at any given time, doing their job to deliver critical goods from coast to coast. Given their numbers and size, it’s hardly surprising that some 500,000 truck-related accidents occur each year and in fact, are more common than any other type of road accidents, according to the…

At one time, having to walk your dog may have seemed like more of a chore than anything else. Now, many people, perhaps you included, look at it as a time to get outside and have a few minutes away from their homes. Of course, you love your family, but in the last few months,…

Police Recklessness Is Often to Blame, Reforms Needed Movies and television often portray police car chases as vital to catching criminals. The pursuit of known violent criminals who are likely to harm others may very well justify this otherwise dangerous police activity. The reality is unnecessary pursuits, which tragically occur too often, disregard the safety…