Within 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…
Read MoreDeadly, Fiery Truck Crash on Naperville Road Is Second Fatal Crash This Week
A semi-truck collided with a disabled SUV yesterday morning on I-88 in Naperville. Both vehicles erupted in flames, and the passenger of the SUV died at the scene. Investigators re still looking into the crash. This is the secondly deadly collision between a car and a semi-truck in Naperville this week; on Monday, a driver…
Read MoreThe Myth of the 94% Car Accident Solution
Who really is responsible for car accidents? The driver, the owners of the vehicles, the manufacturers, the department of transportation, or others? One common catch-all thought is called the 94% solution. This thought states that 94% of all car accidents are due to driver error. Promoters of self-driving vehicles use this thought to justify switching…
Read MoreBroken Bones Can Lead to Personal Injury Claims
Ouch. Double ouch. Single fractures and compound fractures hurt. They hurt a lot! Broken bones are a common result of car accidents, slips and falls, workplace injuries, and other types of accidents. Victims often need emergency room care. Many victims may also need to treat with orthopedists, their general physician, physical therapists, and other health…
Read MoreChicago’s Worst Snow Streak in 42 Years Just Keeps Coming
All eyes have been on the southern states these last few days, as an artic storm has led to power outages, burst pipes, and deadly temperatures. But here in Chicago, we are also experiencing some of the worst weather on record – and it’s not going to stop any time soon. NBC 5 Chicago is…
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