In light of the disturbing rise in fatal car accidents in Chicago – Cook County alone saw 111 such incidents this year as of May 7, 2024 – Chicago-based law firm Briskman Briskman & Greenberg is intensifying its efforts to combat distracted driving, a significant contributor to roadway fatalities.
Paul Greenberg, a car accident lawyer in Chicago and managing member of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, emphasized the urgency of the situation. "The numbers we're seeing from the Illinois Department of Transportation are a sobering reminder of the fragility of life on the road," he said. "It's clear that despite existing measures, more needs to be done to ensure the safety of our community."
Distracted driving has been identified as a particularly pernicious problem. In recent years, Illinois officials have reported that nearly one in five fatal car accidents in Illinois involve a driver who was using their phone. This statistic has propelled Briskman Briskman & Greenberg to expand their anti-distracted driving campaign, aiming to educate drivers on the risks of phone use while driving and advocating for stronger preventive measures.
With the expansion of this initiative, the firm seeks to raise public awareness about the dangers of distracted driving through community outreach. The goal is not only to inform drivers but also to foster a culture of responsibility and attentiveness behind the wheel.
"This is not just about statistics; it's about lives," Greenberg said. "Every number represents a family torn apart, a future cut short. As a community, we have a collective responsibility to tackle this issue head-on."
The expanded efforts by Briskman Briskman & Greenberg come at a critical time, as the firm aligns its mission with a larger push to reduce road fatalities. The firm will be using social media to reach younger drivers that may not take distracted driving seriously which puts themselves, their passengers, and pedestrians at risk of injury or death.
As Chicagoans face the distressing reality of the current road safety crisis, the actions taken by the car accident attorneys of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg may prove instrumental in turning the tide against the epidemic of distracted driving. The firm remains committed to advocating for the safety of all who share the city's streets.
The attorneys at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg have successfully represented individuals and families who have been injured or lost loved ones as the result of someone’s carelessness or a workplace accident. We have achieved success in thousands of cases, recovering millions of dollars in damages for our clients in a wide variety of cases, including personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, pharmacy errors, dog bite injuries, and work injuries.