Proving Product Liability Where It Counts: Amazon Edition
When we purchase a product, be it online or in person, we have certain expectations. For example, we hope whatever it is works for its intended purpose, that it’s safe to use, and that — if something goes wrong — we can get some sort of compensation for it. These are reasonable demands. Besides, it’s…
Read MoreMost Common Fatal Injuries from Car Crashes Involve Head Trauma
Illinois has a car accident problem, and it’s only getting worse. While other states saw a decrease in collisions — and drivers in general — last year due to the pandemic, our lovely state was not so lucky. In March of 2020, for example, there was an astounding 14% increase in fatal crashes, even with…
Read MoreUnsafe Work Conditions Are Not Your Fault
Working is a normal, necessary part of our current society. We all need to do it in some way or another to support ourselves and our families, to keep bread on the table. Unfortunately, while many of us are lucky enough to land a solid, healthy career, many others are not so lucky. A job…
Read More7 Hazards to Look Out for When Riding a Motorcycle This Spring
Riding a motorcycle is exhilarating. It’s also incredibly dangerous, no matter how much experience you have. There’s just not enough protection for you or your passenger on a motorcycle. As you prepare your motorcycle for the warmer weather of the spring season, be sure to look for the following seven hazards once you head out…
Read MoreWithin One Hour, There Were 2 Crashes & 5 Deaths on Eisenhower Expressway
Tragedy struck between 1:10 and 1:40 in the morning today, as two separate wrong-way crashes on I-290 claimed the lives of five different people. All four drivers died at the respective scenes of the collisions. One passenger in the first crash was taken to the hospital, but did not suffer any life-threatening injuries; a passenger…
Read MoreAnother Deadly Hit and Run Accident Rocks Chicago’s Southside
Last night, a man was struck and killed by someone driving a blue Lincoln MKS. The pedestrian died at the scene, but the driver of the Lincoln appeared to limp away from the crash, according to Fox 32. As of yet, the identity of the victim is unknown, though police say the driver who hit…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Kids Safe from These Common Injuries
Children can suffer an injury in an instant no matter their age or level of supervision. Many children get injured right in front of their parents, grandparents, guardians, or teachers. Unfortunate accidents happen and not all of them can be prevented. However, there are common springtime injuries to children that can be avoided. Open flames…
Read MoreMicrowaves Linked to Thousands of Burn Injuries in Children
A pediatrician from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is being credited with a new safety feature coming soon to microwaves that will help prevent burns in children: child-resistant doors. Kyran Quinlan began performing research with his colleagues when they noticed the high number of children treated at their hospital for burns not caused by…
Read MoreFatal Crash in Mount Prospect Leaves a Community in Mourning
A truly tragic, fatal accident on Sunday morning has left an extended family grieving. At approximately 7:45 am, Francisco Flores Rodriguez, Georgina Perez Gomez, and Francisco Javier Flores Perez were hit by a Ford SUV at Rand Road, near Mt. Prospect Road. All three family members perished in the crash, thought the driver of the…
Read MoreTraffic Deaths Increase Nationwide During the Pandemic
We are one year into the coronavirus pandemic, and a lot of things have changed. Despite a reduction in traffic volume in Illinois (and across the country) because of lockdowns, data shows that there was a 4.6 percent increase in traffic fatalities in the first nine months of 2020. The data was released by the…
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