When we turn the care of a loved one over to a nursing home or other long-term care facility, we expect our loved one to be protected from harm, whether caused by others or to themselves. Unfortunately, the rate of …
Continue reading “Proposed $102K Settlement After Woman Drowned in Chicago Nursing Home”
Although summer still has many weeks to run its course, Chicago and the state of Illinois have already been subjected to some brutally hot weather this season. While excessive heat calls to mind the dangers of dehydration and heat stroke, …
Continue reading “Elderly couple dies in train accident in suburban Chicago”
Summertime is in full swing in Chicago. One long-held summertime American tradition is going for a ride in a car or on a motorcycle to enjoy the beautiful weather. But such pleasant moments can turn tragic in an instant. Oftentimes, …
Continue reading “Man killed in motorcycle accident in Chicago”
A report recently released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ranked Illinois 35th nationwide in terms of its health care quality. The rankings for the 2011 National Healthcare Quality Report were based on numerous quality metrics and …
Continue reading “Quality of Illinois’ Health Care Low Compared to Nation”
Some Chicago area drivers may have heard of lane departure warnings and other technological advances designed to reduce the number of car accidents. Other drivers may already have such systems in their cars. But recent crash data on these safety …
Continue reading “One vehicle safety measure fails to improve car accident rates”
Last month, we posted about 26 discount bus carriers shut down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over concerns about their safety performance. Congress has since taken some steps to make their track records more transparent. Potential riders boarding …
Continue reading “Carriers’ past bus accidents would be revealed in grading system”
The trucking industry must abide by a host of regulations designed to ensure the safety of trucks and the cars that share the road with them. From maintenance schedules to weight limits, these rules attempt to eliminate or greatly reduce …
Continue reading “Congress debates bill that could help reduce truck accidents”
New rules recently released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission have added stricter requirements to ensure the safety of children’s playpens. The consumer safety law to which the regulations have been added was originally passed in 2008. The law was enacted following …
Continue reading “Chicago Couple’s Advocacy Leads to New Rules for Kids’ Playpens”
Last month, a 9-year-old boy was out for a pleasant afternoon bicycle ride in Skokie, Illinois. He was on the sidewalk, apparently safe from the dangers of passing traffic. Then an out of control car came careening towards him. That …
Continue reading “Illinois boy dies in car crash with woman under the influence”
Last week, a number of family members rented a private bus so that they could spend a night out together in Chicago to celebrate the birthday of a late relative. But this act of familial unity will be remembered as …
Continue reading “Bus accident on Chicago highway leaves many passengers injured”
