Rockford, Illinois, Legal Blog
After a dog bite, when is a dog owner liable for damages?
In Illinois, dog owners are generally responsible for any damage or injuries their dog causes in an attack or attempted attack unless the dog was provoked and as long as the person injured was peaceably conducting him- or herself in a place they could lawfully be....
read moreMore Americans died in car crashes since 2000 than in World Wars
Because we know many of our regular Rockford Personal Injury Law blog readers have military backgrounds or have a current or former member of the military in their family, we also know that our readers tend to know more about military history than the average person....
read moreDo seat belts and safety tech protect men better than women?
In 2011, a University of Virginia study found that, among people who wore seat belts, women were almost 50% more likely than men to suffer serious or even fatal injuries in a motor vehicle crash. Now, another University of Virginia team has found that women are 73%...
read moreSummertime means renewed focus on pool safety
When the kids are on summer vacation, and parents find some time to take off work, there is no better place to go than the pool. It is the perfect place to stay cool on Illinois' hot summer days. While most pool owners in the greater Rockford area—regardless of...
read moreChildren are the most vulnerable to dog attacks
At the beginning of the month, an Illinois man was killed in a dog attack just across the border in Iowa. The story made national news, as the man died saving his five-year-old daughter, who was already severely injured, from the vicious dog. Tragic stories like this...
read moreAnother Tesla crash deemed technology-related
The effectiveness of Tesla’s self-driving cars has been closely monitored with each high-profile crash making national headlines. Most recently, a Florida man who was operating a Tesla Model 3 on March 1 died after colliding a with the side of a truck. This follows...
read moreTeen drivers are at risk
Driving is a rite of passage for most teens. They go through driver training and road tests. Once they pass that test, they are theoretically ready to drive, but there is still so much to learn. Inexperience can lead to poor decisions or even the inability to...
read moreThe 2019 motorcycle season is here
The timing of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is no coincidence. Many drivers are seeing bikers back on the road after a long winter, and riders themselves are chomping at the bit, using any sunny or relatively warm day as an excuse to take the bike out. We...
read moreWhat does it mean to drive defensively?
On behalf of Fabiano Law Offices on Friday, February 8, 2019. Staying safe on roadways in Illinois can be a challenge. After all, drowsy, drunk and distractive drivers seem to be virtually everywhere these days. Fortunately, you probably do not have to leave your...
read moreKey facts about Illinois premise liability claims
On behalf of Fabiano Law Offices on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. As the holidays near, so do holiday-related injuries. One of the most common injuries is falls. In cases where parties fail to exercise safety measures to prevent falls and other incidents, it may be...
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