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GWC Files Suit On Behalf of Injured Drag Racer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Colin OMalley of GWC Injury Lawyers has filed a lawsuit alleging that on August 8, 2010, drag racer, Barbara Nesbitt, was severely injured at the second annual NMCA All-Stars Nationals in Concord, North Carolina. While racing, a part of her driveline failed causing the drive shaft to enter the drivers compartment. It is alleged the>> Read More

Pedestrian Injuries Linked To Cellphone Use

In our last post we discussed a serious pedestrian accident which occurred last week in Lincoln Park. Pedestrian accidents are a fact of life in Chicago and most often attributable to distracted drivers. Hospitals have noted a sharp increase in pedestrian injuries, and cellphone use seems to be an increasingly large contributing factor to these>> Read More

Hit & Run Accident Kills Cook County Officer

A 38-year-old Cook County correctional officer was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver while on her way to work late Wednesday night. The fatal pedestrian accident happened right outside of the Southwest Side county jail. NBC Chicago reports that the driver who caused the woman’s wrongful death fled the scene and is at large.>> Read More

Head Injuries Difficult To Detect In Children Injury

Traumatic brain injuries and concussions are often hard to identify in young children. Chicago children can develop brain trauma in a variety of ways including car accidents, slip and falls, and sporting injuries. Often parents do not know whether their children should seek medical attention or the extent of their child’s injuries until symptoms arise>> Read More

Trampoline Accident Injures Two Children

Illinois parents know that summertime activities for children can be hazardous without proper supervision. Children are particularly vulnerable to bone fractures and sprain injuries, which is why many places that cater to children’s recreational needs have strict safety measures in place to lessen the likelihood of such injuries. Two suburban Chicago trampoline centers are being>> Read More

Jason Kidd Arrested For Hamptons DUI Accident

NBC Chicago reports that recently-signed New York Knicks point guard Jason Kidd was arrested last weekend. Authorities say that the arrest occurred because the basketball star was involved in a drunk driving car accident in the Hamptons on Sunday. Drunk driving is one of the most common contributing factors in car accidents throughout the country.>> Read More

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