Illinois car owners should be aware of the latest concern regarding consumer safety. Vehicle giant General Motors has decided to recall some older SUV models after reports that they can become fire hazards. Among the models included in the recall …
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Public transportation has many benefits. It is an affordable and efficient way to get from point A to point B. However, when buses are involved, the potential for injuries in the even of an accident is high. Buses carry a …
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When a driver causes a death in a traffic accident, there can be two layers of liability, civil and criminal. Civil liability means the driver or his or her insurer must pay compensation to the family of the individual killed; …
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As exciting as more water may be for recreational boaters, Illinois residents should note that recent increases in water levels of state rivers and lakes also can lead to more accidents. According to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, with flood-related …
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According to a report published recently by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the number of fatal motorcycle accidents in the state is on the rise. DOT data indicates that there were a total of 148 fatal motorcycle accidents in Illinois in 2012, …
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Through relentless media stories and state safety campaigns, drivers in Illinois and across the nation have been made painfully aware of the dangers of distracted driving. As a result of this media blitz, many drivers have taken steps to minimize …
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Earlier this week, we began a discussion about groups within the trucking industry voicing opposition to proposals that would increase federal size and weight limits for commercial trucks. One group in particular, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, recently filed formal …
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Almost half a million tea service items were recently recalled by an Atlanta-based tea merchandiser following reports that a few hundred tumblers manufactured in China had shattered during use, thus causing a risk of and injury toed consumers. Teavana, the …
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Last month, we wrote about efforts by concerned Americans to freeze the current federal size and weight limits for large commercial trucks. These safety advocates told federal lawmakers that the majority of Americans are opposed to heavier and larger trucks …
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked pharmaceutical companies to lower the dosages of sleeping pills such as Ambien and Edluar because of reports that people were getting behind the wheel of their cars in the morning …
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