Do Common Carriers Owe Their Customers Healthy Drivers?
Common carriers, such as bus drivers, subway operators, and train drivers, do owe their customers healthy drivers. If common carriers allow unhealthy drivers with serious medical conditions to drive customers around, there will be more accidents and injuries. While it is true that you cannot discriminate against individuals with disabilities and health conditions, you cannot…
Read MoreHospitals Are in the Money Business, Not the Healthcare Business
Hospitals across Chicago and the rest of Illinois keep consolidating and becoming part of bigger profit-generating corporations, which is severely affecting Medicaid patients in our area. A lot of people in Chicago and Illinois are on Medicaid due to their low incomes. While that should not matter when it comes to receiving proper medical treatment,…
Read MoreA Deadly Crash in Little Village Took Out a Concrete Bollard
A horrific crash near West 26th Street and South California Boulevard in the Little Village area led to two deaths and two serious injuries. One of the vehicles rolled on its side and the other went careening into a dumpster. According to ABC 7, the cause of the deadly crash is still under investigation, but…
Read MoreYou Can Seek Damages for Facial Scarring and Disfigurement
Facial scarring and disfigurement can result from several accidents and injuries. Treating your scars and disfigurement may require several doctor appointments, medical procedures, or reconstructive surgeries. While the physical pain may eventually go away, coming to terms with the change in your appearance can be a challenge. We understand that for some folks, this is…
Read MoreSouth Side CTA Bus Crash May Have Been Caused by a Medical Episode
Yesterday was like a scene out of the 90s movie Speed: an out-of-control CTA bus in the South Side caused a multi-vehicle accident that sent at least five people to hospitals throughout the city. According to ABC 7, it took several hours for the streets to be cleaned up and for the reroutes for local…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Chicago?
Whether a lifelong resident or a recent transplant to the Chicago area, you most likely know that the city sees a lot of car accidents every week; this is most often due to congestion, speeding, distracted driving, and more. Whether driving for pleasure or commuting to and from work, it’s important to know which dangerous…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Ways Motorcycle Riders Get Hurt?
Many Chicagoans enjoy riding their motorcycles during the warmer months. This is a thrilling way to get around The Windy City. However, if the motorcycle rider isn’t prepared or other drivers fail to notice them, their ride can quickly turn into a dangerous accident. While motorcyclists aren’t immune to their own errors, most motorcycle accidents…
Read MoreMother of Five Killed in Elk Grove Village Motor Vehicle Accident
Andrea Garcia, a 45-year-old mother of five, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday. The crash also left several people, including three juveniles, with non-life-threatening injuries. According to ABC 7: Authorities were dispatched to the intersection of Biesterfield and Meacham roads at about 11:22 p.m. Tuesday for a crash involving two vehicles, Elk Grove…
Read MoreThe Act of Driving Can Be Distracting, Too
While most people think of cell phones as the main culprit for distraction behind the wheel, the act of driving can actually be a distraction in itself. There are multiple instruments and factors alike to pay attention to, to ensure a safe driving experience. Some drivers can lose focus and forget to keep their eyes…
Read MoreDeadly Downers Grove Hit-and-Run Crash Involved an Elderly Driver in an SUV
Last week there was a deadly hit-and-run collision in Downers Grove. The fatal collision was caught on surveillance camera, and police were able to do a sweep of a two-mile radius of the crash to find the driver. Per multiple local news outlets, that driver is cooperating with the police. Police told CBS News that…
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