When You’re in Illinois, You Have to Buckle Up; It’s the Law
Drivers and passengers of motor vehicles under Illinois law are required to wear legal restraining devices – i.e., seat belts. Drivers also are responsible to assist passengers who are not able to individually harness a seat belt by themselves. Individuals requiring help may include children, the elderly, and those who are unable buckle up for…
Read MoreOverloaded Trucks and Loose Loads Can Lead to Deadly Accidents
Drivers of motor vehicles traveling the highways of Illinois often encounter various threats and dangers to safety requiring their focused attention and necessary precautions. One of these dangers involves debris falling from large trucks and flatbed trailers. Often, flatbed trucks carry loads that are secured by reliable equipment and devices designed to prevent items from…
Read MorePolice Chases Too Often End in Tragedy
In recent years, police shootings have preoccupied the headlines with much controversy. However, an occurrence involving law enforcement that is talked about much less involves police chases and the injuries and deaths that too often result from these pursuits. A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice concluded that police chases are the number…
Read MoreThe Failure of the Nation’s Hospice Care System
Patients who require hospice care are most often living out the final weeks or months of a terminal health condition, barring a miracle. These individuals depend on hospice to provide the palliative care they need. Nurses who provide hospice care help patients in various ways to manage or minimize pain and achieve the best possible…
Read MoreA Primer on Motorcycle Laws for Riders in Illinois
Laws governing the operation of motorcycles on the roadways vary from state to state. Failure to understand the motorcycle laws Illinois can lead to traffic tickets, as well as motorcycle crashes and injuries. What follows is a short tutorial for staying legal on your motorcycle in Illinois. Drivers of passenger cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles…
Read MorePositive Train Control Would Have Prevented the Deadly Washington Amtrak Crash
The deadly Amtrak Cascades train derailment on Dec. 18, 2017 occurred while the train was traveling at about 80 mph – a speed far in excess of the designated 30 mph limit for that portion of track. The results left portions of the train cars hanging above and spilling onto the interstate below. Sadly three…
Read MoreCars Crash into Buildings More Often Than You Might Think
On January 16, 2018, this happened: (photo credit to Fox News) Any time a car or truck crashes into a building, it’s a newsworthy matter because we think it doesn’t happen that often. As it turns out, we’re wrong about that. The data from storefrontsafety.org shows that as many as 60 times each day in…
Read MoreRecognizing Signs and Symptoms of Concussion in Your Child
According to Healthine.org, concussions can happen at any age. A concussion is a brain injury that causes the brain to stop working properly for a while or permanently. Some concussions occur because the athletic activities of children and students are not properly monitored. A vehicle accident or a slip and fall can also cause a…
Read MoreProduct Liability and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Every day, computer devices such as laptops, smartphones, home appliances, and cars are becoming connected to the Internet and to each other. This network of devices allows people and products to interact with others that can make life exciting. Unfortunately, these Internet connections also make us more vulnerable to security attacks and even to personal…
Read MoreNoteworthy Facts about Tesla’s Electric Trucks
The Tesla company, headed by Elon Musk, recently announced that it was working on rigs that can drive up to 500 miles on a single charge. Development is planned for 2019. There are still a lot of concerns regarding liability for these types of trucks; after all, if one crashes, who is responsible – Tesla?…
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