Three Reasons to Stay Safe on the Roads This Month
October is a month of transition, getting us ready for a new season and for the upcoming string of holidays. This month is also an important one for raising awareness for road safety. While you are out and about this month, and throughout the rest of this year, we...
Daniel O’Brien Selected as Illinois Super Lawyer for 7th Year in a Row
For the seventh year in a row, Daniel O’Brien has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer. This commendation, reserved for lawyers who demonstrate excellence in practice, is given to only 5% of lawyers throughout the state. The team at O’Brien Law is pleased to...
September Is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
Each year, approximately 17,000 new people begin to adapt to their new spinal cord injury. These injuries present significant challenges to the patient as well as the family and support system for the person living with spinal cord damage. It can seem overwhelming not...
Medical Bills and Liens: How are medical bills paid after injury?
When you are injured, medical treatments, appointments, and procedures are on the horizon. Also in your future are medical bills – lots of medical bills. In most cases, our clients come to O’Brien Law with a stack of medical bills and frustration over who is supposed...
August is Construction’s Most Dangerous Month
The dog days of summer bring about extra dangers for the construction workers across the country. The summer months already offer a higher incidence of construction injuries, but it appears that the later summer months do the most amount of damage. According to the...
Traumatic Brain Injury: What You Need to Know
Our brains, the most important organ in our body, are especially susceptible to injury. While our skulls offer protection, a significant blow can cause irreversible brain damage that can lead to lifelong complications. While you may be familiar with concussions, a...
The Truth About Truck Crashes
When you think of driving, whether in your normal work commute or on an extended road trip to a vacation destination, what dangers do you think of those most? For many drivers, staying alert for construction zones and watching for others driving dangerously on the...
Summer Motorcycle Safety
Sunny days and more daylight means summer is here. For most motorcyclists, the summer season means more rides and opportunities for adventure or exploring. Before you hit the road on your next motorcycle trip, be sure that you have reviewed our tips for having a safe...
Staying Safe in Construction Zones
Along with warmer temperatures and longer days, you can always tell that it is almost summer in Chicago by simply noticing the increased construction zones. Road improvement projects reach from the city to the suburbs and can make even the most patient commuters...
The Distracted Driving Epidemic
In a world where smartphones and long commutes are the norm, multitasking while driving your car can seem more smart than dangerous. However, if you have ever been behind the wheel to glance over at another driver texting, you have likely seen the resulting poor...