Residents of Naperville and other nearby areas of Illinois should learn more about safety when it comes to bicyclists. In certain cases, the bicyclist has the right of way. Here are some important safety tips that apply to bicycles sharing the road with vehicles....
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Personal Injury
How pain and suffering is calculated in a personal injury case
Pain and suffering damages associated with an injury claim help make the claimant financially whole. Also known as general damages, they are allowed based on the ongoing difficulties throughout the remainder of life for the victim with respect to coping with the...
Common childhood injuries in Illinois
Children in Illinois tend to spend a lot of time running and playing outdoors. While this is good for their development, it can also lead to some serious accidents if they're not careful. Every day, thousands of parents drive their children to the nearest emergency...
Law Offices of Mathys & Schneid Attorneys Selected For Inclusion In 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that several of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in any given state. Mark W. Mathys and Mark T. Schneid have been selected...
The Hidden Costs Of An Accident
Your car accident was traumatic, and your injury was incredibly painful. The insurance company gave you compensation for your medical bills and you thought you had recovered. But you didn’t realize that your pain wasn’t just temporary. What Are The Long-Term Effects...
The time change could be a hazard to your health
When the time changes in the spring, it results in more daylight hours, and it's a clear indication that summer is just around the corner. Many people in Illinois look forward to this, but they also know that this means they will lose an hour of sleep. By moving the...
Do e-cigarette users have a higher chance of health problems?
Vaping is a popular trend at the moment, but it is also a controversial topic. There are many reasons to believe that this seemingly benign activity is actually quite dangerous, as there is ever-increasing evidence that links this activity to various health...
What are the long-term implications of vaping?
When you started vaping, it's likely you thought it was safe – at least safer than smoking cigarettes. Many people started this habit with the assumption that it was not especially risky, but medical evidence now seems to indicate otherwise. There is now reason to...
Injuries people often suffer in electric scooter accidents
Electric scooters are a fun mode of transportation that is growing in popularity, especially in tourism and in cities where cheap transportation is in demand. Riding on one of these scooters may seem risk-free, but in reality, it can come with certain risks. In fact,...
E-scooter maintenance: Who is responsible?
Electric scooters, or e-scooters, are becoming an increasingly common means of transportation across Chicago and many other major U.S. cities. However, as more and more riders suffer serious injuries while riding these scooters, important questions are coming to light...