Law Office of Adam M. Rodriguez, P.C.

Chicago Construction Accidents - Construction Industry Dangers

The construction industry has one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and fatalities, making it one of the most dangerous industries for employees.  According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2007, there were 135,000 injuries requiring missed work days in the construction industry, and in 2008, there were nearly 1,000 deaths. The high numbers of injuries and fatalities associated with the construction industry are because of the inherent hazards ass... READ MORE Posted September 13, 2010 at 09:50 AM

Bicycle Laws in Chicago

Bicycles are becoming an increasingly important form of transportation and Chicago's urban landscape now commonly includes bicyclists sharing the roads with cars and trucks.  Unfortunately, traffic accidents involving bicycles are a common cause of serious bodily injury and death.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  (NHTSA), in 2007, 44,000 people were injured and nearly 700 people died in bicycle traffic accidents; and 15% of bicyclists who died i... READ MORE Posted August 31, 2010 at 11:03 AM