Given the constant stress of our daily routines- juggling jobs, families, workout routines, social lives, and so on - bath time has slowly evolved to the point of something sacred in modern culture.

For many, this brief repose offers the only regular chance of relaxation, escape, and privacy, however fleeting it might be. Whether it’s your way of freshening up in the morning, or comes as a way of winding down in the evening, a hot shower can do wonders for body and soul.

A slip-and-fall accident in the bathroom, therefore, is probably one of the rudest interruptions we may experience, not to mention one of the most potentially dangerous. The prevalence of these incidents is sadly understandable, since most bathrooms feature slick surfaces and may not come with adequate floor mats.

However, while most homeowners would be responsible for any injuries incurred at their place of residence, one of the last places where we expect to run into this kind of trouble is at a hotel. Most travelers would see the bathroom of wherever they are staying as one of the last threats to personal safety in a new place, but poor upkeep by managerial staff in this department has led to many accidents.

Consider, for example, the case of the woman whose motel shower curtain was too short, leading water to collect on the floor while she was out of the bathroom waiting for the temperature to heat up. She sustained several bruises after stepping back inside and slipping and falling on the now-slick surface, and incurred later medical expenses due to back problems.

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For more information on the legal steps to take if you or someone you love has been injured in a shower slip-and-fall accident and you believe another person’s negligence was at fault, contact the experienced Chicago slip-and-fall accident attorneys at the law offices of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., today by calling 312-466-8200.

Bash, get-together, gala, rendezvous, hangout, soiree, celebration, shindig - the terms are endless, but the point is the same. Parties of all sizes and occasions are cornerstones of human social life on every level, from close-knit groups of high school friends to coworkers, colleagues, and fellow churchgoers.  

Danger from People

Parties should, in theory, be positive events. They exist in order to bring people closer to one another under the premise of simply having a good time. Unfortunately, rare indeed is the party that goes according to plan. Especially true of gatherings fueled by alcohol or other drugs, people’s behaviors often seem to morph in collective situations, often leading to unpleasant or even dangerous consequences.

In one tragic example, a man whose coworker jokingly lit his grass skirt costume on fire at a company fire died as a result of this “innocent” practical joke. The offender was convicted of manslaughter and reckless endangerment and sentenced to several years in prison.

Dangerous Places

While this case might represent the more extreme end of the spectrum, the line between harmless fun and real threats is easily crossed. Moreover, there are the sheer situational dangers involved when many people are packed into the same tight space.

The threat of fire hazard become of huge importance in small clubs or other venues. Structural integrity is also a issue, with one dramatic and disastrous example being the collapse of a third-story floor at an Israeli wedding reception.

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For more information on what to do if you or someone you know has been injured at a party and you think another person’s negligence or reckless actions may have been at fault, contact the experienced Chicago person injury attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., today by calling 312-466-8200.

Whether you're an expectant parent or just expecting company of the toddler type, safety gates are a worthwhile purchase. These devices which can either be of the hard-mount variety, known as “screw-in gates,” or use springs to press outward and wedge between a doorframe or other passageway - “pressure gates.”

While both types of safety gates have their own advantages and disadvantages in terms of convenience, reliability, and economy, the underlying intent is always the same: to keep kids from putting themselves in danger. A safety gate of the hard-mount variety at the top of a staircase is thus an absolute necessity.

When selecting a gate, absolutely no compromises should be made, nor shortcuts taken. Experts in child safety insist, for example, that gates designed to keep pets out of the room are unacceptable substitutes. However, accidents may still occur even when we make every possible attempt to secure against them.

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A child’s fall from the top of a staircase can be devastating, especially if the above is true. The companies that make safety gates for children assume a certain degree of responsibility for the integrity of their products.

If you or someone you love has been affected by an infant or toddler’s fall and you believe that poor design or assembly on the part of a safety gate might have been at fault, you deserve to see justice done. Contact the experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers of Friedmand & Bonebrake, P.C., today by calling 312-466-8200.

On the list of things that can go wrong with your car at high speeds, a tire blowout is probably one of the most dreaded possibilities. These dramatic accidents are notably dangerous for their potential to occur with virtually no warning to the driver, instantly sending the vehicle careening out of control.

Unlike roll-overs or other incidents involving more immediate decisions, blowouts are often the sudden culmination of a problem that has been building steadily without notice for several months. Many mechanics identify tire condition as being far and away the most overlooked issue in any personal vehicle.

Front Versus Rear

One common myth about tire safety is that a blowout on one of the front tires will ultimately prove more deadly than a back blowout. In reality, when a front tire gives way, the driver actually has a much better chance of controlling the vehicle than in the opposite scenario. It has also been noted that the understandable but dangerous impulse to slam on the brakes is more likely to take hold with a front tire blowout.

Prevention

As is basically a universal rule in minimizing the seriousness of potential accidents, the best approach to keeping your tires from blowing out is regular inspection and maintenance. Poor inflation is one of the primary culprits in such cases, so checking your pressure every week is essential. Also remember that extreme heat can also contribute to a blowout. Pay special attention to your tire’s tread condition when the road is hot.

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Blowouts are generally preventable if proper safety measures are taken, but many cases have come forward in which manufacturer error was at deemed to be at fault. If you or someone you love has been injured by a blowout and you feel that another party’s negligence was to blame, contact the experienced team of Chicago personal injury lawyers at the offices of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., today by calling 312-466-8200.