Archive for June 2017
Items to Keep in Your Car in Case of an Illinois Accident or Emergency
In 2014, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation, nearly 300,000 car accidents happened. About 60,000 of these crashes caused injuries, and 845 people died. Injuries, especially severe ones, are often unavoidable. However, injuries can sometimes be avoided or alleviated if essential items are readily available for passengers or bystanders to quickly intervene. Have the…
Read MoreIllinois Car Owners Should Be Aware of Vehicle Watch Lists for 2017
The Safety Institute provides a quarterly list of vehicle defects car buyers and owners should be aware of. The list is prepared with the help of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Enforcement Monitoring Program. It is sponsored by Beth and Ken Melton in honor of Brooke Melton. Ms. Melton died due to an ignition…
Read MoreEssential Safety Tips for New Chicago Motorcycle Riders
This holds true for even the most experienced riders, because motorcycles do not offer the same physical protection as four-wheel vehicles. Also, most car and truck drivers look out for other cars and trucks and fail to pay attention to motorcycles until the motorcycle is right in front of them. How motorcyclists can stay safe…
Read MoreDuties of Illinois Truck Companies and Drivers to Maintain Their Vehicles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency that provides guidelines and regulations for commercial truck drivers and commercial truck companies. Not every truck is a commercial truck, but large tractor-trailers, semis, and 18-wheelers qualify. Commercial trucks are a danger to other drivers, the truck driver, and to traffic conditions because of…
Read MoreChicago Car Accident Kills Four in Collision with a Bus
reported that four people died when a car struck a Chicago Transit Authority bus. The accident was a head-on collision. Police determined that the speeding car first struck a parked car and then rammed into the bus. The accident, which occurred at 5:50 in the morning, killed the driver and three passengers in the car.…
Read MoreThat Viral Photo of Rat at Joe’s BBQ? It’s Not the Only One You Should Watch
You couldn’t look at a social media site last week without seeing that horrific picture of a rat just, well, hanging out inside of Joe’s BBQ on Madison and Lamon, right here in Chicago. DNAinfo.com reports that Joe’s BBQ and Fish was also written up on May 18, 2017, after “a city inspection found 65…
Read MoreYour Options When Hit By An Uninsured Vehicle in Chicago
Normally, when you are in a car accident with another motorist, their insurance company will pay for your damages and compensate you for their negligence. But, what happens if the other driver does not have insurance? The Insurance Research Council has reported that one out of every seven drivers on the road is currently uninsured.…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Are Involved in a Chicago Tour Bus Accident
For the most part, tour buses are a safe and relatively inexpensive method of learning about a new city. In Chicago, there are a number of bus companies that offer hop on/hop off tours, and enable you to see the sights of the Windy City. While tour bus accidents are rare, they do happen. When…
Read MoreStaying Safe on the Water in Illinois: Tips for Boat Safety
Boats and ships are one of the oldest modes of transportation ever used. Spending some time out on the Chicago River or paddling around in Lake Michigan can be a real treat in the nice weather, but you need to be smart about it: boating accidents happen, and they can have some pretty serious effects…
Read MoreSad but True: Brain Injuries During Surgery are Often Preventable
Anytime someone is having surgery, there is a little bit if anxiety to be had. When you’re having surgery on your brain or spinal cord, the apprehension can be doubly affecting. Medical malpractice can result in brain injuries due to oxygen or blood loss, diagnosis failures, heart or cardiac issues that affect brain function, errors…
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