Taking the “Nurse” Out of Nursing Homes: Under-Staffing and Neglectful Care in Chicago Nursing Homes
Nursing homes in the US are in a staffing crisis, and it’s hitting Chicago hard. Chicago nursing home workers and city lawmakers have been fighting for a law to regulate nursing homes, claiming that the dangerously low staffing levels put residents at risk of “neglectful care.” According to WGN9 News, the Service Employees International Union…
Read MoreMulti-Car Accidents Are Complex Claims
WGN9 News recently reported on a fatal car crash involving four vehicles that occurred on Wednesday March 29, 2023 on Chicago’s South Side, resulting in one death and four injuries. According to the news, a Nissan traveling northbound on Columbus Avenue collided with a Mazda at the intersection of 83rd Street. The driver of the…
Read MoreDo Traumatic Brain Injuries Increase the Risk of Suicide in Women?
A recent report potentially links the suicides of young women to traumatic brain injuries. While reports like this are very alarming, it is important to know and be aware of the symptoms of these injuries as well as ensure that your family members and loved ones receive the proper help they need and deserve after…
Read MoreSpeeding Driver Blows Through Red Light, Leading to Deadly Crash
There was a deadly crash at Glenlake and Kimball avenues last Thursday. A driver ran a red light and hit an SUV carrying seven people – three of them small children. Zainab Suboh, who was visiting her children before Ramadan begins, was killed. Her husband suffered multiple serious injuries. Thankfully, her children and grandchildren survived.…
Read MoreIs the CPSC’s Bizarre Twitter Campaign Against Product Defects Working?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) focuses on warning Americans about specific unsafe products that they should no longer use. Over the last couple years, the agency has been using Twitter to post bizarre and entertaining tweets to let us know about the latest product defects and safety tips, which is a modern and…
Read MoreWhy Do Truck Fatalities Keep Increasing Each Year?
Truck driving, a once stable cornerstone profession, has seen a dark trend emerging in recent years. Despite the advancements in technology and safety regulations, fatal truck accidents are on the rise in a big way. There are more than 3.5 million people in America working as truckers ranging from long-haul drivers, who ship items from…
Read MoreDeadly Hit-and-Run on Lake Street Proves Suburbs Are Dangerous, Too
On Saturday night at around 7:00pm, a man named Benjamin A. Jorgenson was fatally struck by two vehicles while he tried to cross Lake Street in Bartlett. Both drivers left the scene. An investigation is ongoing, but ABC 7 reports that some debris from the deadly collision may indicate what types of vehicles they were:…
Read MoreWhich Neck Injuries May Require Surgery?
Being local to the Chicago area, we understand the difficulties that come with driving in “The Windy City.” While there are always new and exciting things to discover, such as stunning architecture, diverse culture, and exceptional cuisine, driving Chicago’s roads can be hazardous. Potholes, roadwork and extreme weather are major obstacles that even the most…
Read MoreChicago’s Road Designs Are Deadly
The New Year started out on a somber note with yet another tragedy. On January 2nd, another person was killed at the Red Line station intersection at 79th Street. The unnamed pedestrian was attempting to cross the street at a crosswalk as a driver hastily blew through a red light and struck the pedestrian. The…
Read MoreThere Was a Deadly Drag Racing Accident in Chicago’s Far South Side
On Saturday night, drag racing on the 10000 block of South Halsted Street turned deadly. According to news reports, one of the vehicles hit a wall and burst into flames, and three people died on the scene. Because the incident is still under investigation, details are scant. In August of last year, we talked about…
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